Pivot on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪvət/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PIV-uht AWN
pˈɪvət/ /ˈɒn
PIV-uht ON
Definition
To be based on something or to depend mainly on a particular idea, fact, or thing. Can also mean to physically turn or rotate around a fixed point.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal and academic contexts, especially when discussing arguments, decisions, or systems ('the case pivots on...'). Can be literal (movement) but more common figuratively. Not interchangeable with 'depend on' in all situations.
Spanish: depender de - girar en torno aPortuguese (BR): depender de - girar em torno dePortuguese (PT): depender de - girar em torno deChinese (Simplified): 取决于 - 以...为中心Chinese (Traditional): 取決於 - 以...為中心Hindi: पर निर्भर होना - के इर्द-गिर्द घूमनाArabic: يعتمد على - يدور حولBengali: নির্ভর করে - ঘুরে যায় (ভিত্তি বা কৌণিকভাবে)Russian: зависит от - вращается вокругJapanese: 基づいている - 軸を中心に回転するVietnamese: dựa trên - xoay quanh (vật lý hoặc ý tưởng)Korean: 의존하다 - 중심을 축으로 돌다Turkish: dayanmak - eksen etrafında dönmekUrdu: پر منحصر ہونا - محور پر گھومناIndonesian: bergantung pada - berputar pada
Example Sentences
The company’s success pivots on customer satisfaction.
basic
Our plan pivots on this key decision.
basic
The door pivots on its hinges.
basic
Everything in this case pivots on his testimony.
natural
The story pivots on a single event that changes everything.
natural
Their entire argument pivots on a misunderstanding.
natural