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Synonyms for pivot

  • verb
  • noun

Most common

hinge swivel

All synonyms

Verb

Noun

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To turn on an exact spot.

  2. n. 1

    A thing on which something turns; specifically a metal pointed pin or short shaft in machinery, such as the end of an axle or spindle.

Related words

Word family
pivotal
Phrases
pivot man

Forms

Plural
pivots → pins…
Past participle
pivoted
e.g. pivoted → swiveled, hinged, turned, jointed…

Example sentences

  • hinge It will hinge on whether or not she gets the promotion.
  • swivel Ziri asked Rima if he could borrow her swivel chair.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
pivotsteady
hingefalling
swivelsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
pin1
4 letters
turn1
5 letters
joint1, hinge1
6 letters
depend2, swivel2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (depend2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
pivoter
Español
rotar