pivot

• Point central, broche ou axe autour duquel un mécanisme tourne ou oscille, ou, au sens figuré, personne ou chose jouant un rôle central ou décisif dans une situation ou un processus.

A noun referring to a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates, or figuratively, a person or thing that plays a central or crucial role in a situation or process.

1. Central person in a formationB2formal

   The individual in a military rank or group around whom the others turn or adjust their position.

   Pivot (dans une formation)

   • The sergeant acted as the pivot during the drill.
   • The pivot in the formation kept the line straight.
   • Soldiers must watch the pivot to maintain alignment.

2. Rotating shaftB2formal

   A short rod or pin that supports a rotating part, allowing it to turn.

   Pivot (arbre rotatif)

   • The door swings on a metal pivot.
   • The machine's pivot needs lubrication.
   • He replaced the broken pivot in the mechanism.

   Synonymesaxisaxlepinshaftspindleswivel

3. Turning actionB2formal

   The act of rotating or spinning around a central point.

   Pivotement

   • The dancer performed a smooth pivot on one foot.
   • The car made a sharp pivot to avoid the obstacle.
   • A pivot in the strategy changed the company's direction.

   Synonymesgyrationrevolutionrotationspinswivelturntwirlwhirl

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de tourner ou de pivoter autour d'un point central, ou pour un changement radical de direction ou de stratégie.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning or rotating on a central point, or to change direction or strategy fundamentally.

1. Turn on a pivotB2formal

   To rotate or turn around a central point or axis.

   Pivoter (tourner sur un pivot)

   • The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
   • The crane pivoted to lift the heavy load.
   • He pivoted his body to face the door.

   Synonymesrevolverotatespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl

   Antonymeshaltremainstaystill

2. Change direction or strategyB2informal

   To change the direction, focus, or strategy of something, often in a business or personal context.

   changer de cap

   • The company decided to pivot from hardware to software.
   • She pivoted her career from finance to education.
   • The team pivoted their approach after receiving feedback.

   Synonymesadaptadjustalterchange courserefocusrepositionrestructureshiftswerveturnveer

   Antonymescontinuemaintainpersiststay