pivoting

[ piv-uh-ting ]

noun

Dentistry.

1. (formerly) the attaching of an artificial crown to the root of a tooth with a metal dowel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pivoting¹

1850–55; pivot (v.) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Whether you’re pivoting to a new field or simply looking for a different role within your current industry, every successful job search begins with gaining clarity about your career goals.

From Salon

The company has tried pivoting to a subscription model, but that has proven to be a hard sell.

From Los Angeles Times

The US president seems serious, however, about reducing American military commitments to Europe and pivoting resources instead toward containing China.

From BBC

So far, Frost has pushed a strategy of pivoting from a party in the minority, dedicated to working with the majority, to one that sees itself as a proper opposition.

From Salon

Bold yet insubstantial, “Love Hurts” insecurely asks the score to do too much work, pounding away at a funky spy track before unconvincingly pivoting to something sincere.

From Los Angeles Times