pivot point
ˈpɪvət pɔɪnt
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Definition of pivot point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
strategykey point considered crucial in the context of a situation
  • In negotiations, understanding the opponent's pivot point can be advantageous..
crux turning point
2.
mechanicsTECH.central point of a rotational systemTECH.
  • The wheel rotates around its pivot point.
axis fulcrum
3.
financeTECH.price level indicating market movementTECH.
  • Traders watch the pivot point for signals.
support level
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Expressions with pivot

emotional pivotn.
significant change in emotional direction
Her sudden laughter was an emotional pivot from her earlier tears.
pivot awayv.
change direction or focus
The company decided to pivot away from traditional advertising methods.
pivot shotn.
shot made while turning on one foot
He scored with a perfect pivot shot.
pivot tablen.
summary table for sorting and analyzing data
She used a pivot table to analyze sales data.
pivot bearingn.
support that lets a shaft or part turn smoothly around one point
The clock’s accuracy depends on a well‑lubricated pivot bearing.
pivot shaftn.
rod that acts as the central point for turning movement in machinery
The gears spin around a sturdy pivot shaft inside the gearbox.

Expressions with point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to pivot point

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Terms with pivot point included in their meaning

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beam compassn.
drawing tool
device for creating circular curves with a pivot and scribing point
lever armn.
mechanics
length from a pivot point to the point where force is applied
Center of Rotation Experimentn.
rotation
test to find the pivot point
pivotmann.
military
soldier who acts as a pivot point

Examples of pivot point in a sentence

  • Identifying the pivot point in a crisis can lead to better decisions.
  • The dancer used her foot as a pivot point.
  • The seesaw balanced perfectly on its pivot point.
  • The stock broke through the pivot point, indicating a trend change.
  • Analysts predict movements based on the pivot point.

View all translations of pivot point

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  1. French:point pivot, point de pivot, ...
  2. German:Schlüsselpunkt, Drehpunkt, ...
  3. Italian:punto cruciale, punto di rotazione, ...
  4. Spanish:punto crucial, punto de pivote, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de inflexão, ponto de pivô, ...
  6. Chinese:关键点, 支点, ...
  7. Japanese:重要なポイント, 支点, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَة مِحْوَرِيَّة, نقطة ارتكاز, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקֻדַּת מַפְתֵּחַ, נְקוּדַת צִיר, ...
  10. Russian:ключевая точка, точка вращения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ключова точка, центр обертання, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णायक बिंदु, घूर्णन बिंदु, ...

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