n. 25B6; noun
the machine turns on a pivot : FULCRUM, axis, axle, swivel; pin, shaft, hub, spindle, hinge, kingpin, gudgeon.
the pivot of government policy : CENTRE, focus, hub, heart, nucleus, crux, keystone, cornerstone, linchpin, kingpin.
25B6; verb
the panel pivots inwards : ROTATE, turn, swivel, revolve, spin.
it all pivoted on his response : DEPEND, hinge, turn, centre, hang, rely, rest; revolve around.