n. 1 pintle, gudgeon, hinge, swivel, pin, kingpin, spindle, fulcrum Use this stone as a pivot for the lever to lift the rock 2 centre, heart, focal point, hub, nave, crux The finance minister regards the interest rate as the pivot on which the economy turns
v. 3 rotate, revolve, turn, spin, twirl, whirl, swivel The flywheel pivots on a bearing that requires constant lubrication 4 hinge, depend, hang, be contingent, revolve around, rely The whole deal pivots on the cooperation of the banks