A central point on which something turns or balances, or to turn or rotate around such a point.
From French 'pivot,' possibly from Provençal 'pivol' meaning a peg or pin. The word entered English in the 17th century referring to the pin on which something turns, later developing metaphorical meanings of central points or strategic changes.
The beauty of 'pivot' lies in its perfect metaphorical transfer from mechanical to conceptual realms - just as a door swings on its pivot, businesses and strategies can pivot around a central principle. The word captures the essential idea that effective change maintains some fixed point of stability.
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