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

“There was still some taboo about it,” Beauvais says of actors pivoting to unscripted projects.

From Los Angeles Times

A former teacher, Mr Jones coached Australia's national rugby union team between 1984 and 1988, before pivoting to a radio career.

From BBC

After reading the letters, Anolik ditched her plans to revise “Hollywood’s Eve,” pivoting instead to write “Didion & Babitz,” an essential chronicle of a literary friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

“Unfortunately, because I have trouble pivoting, I am only gonna ask you questions about Pennsylvania,” Stewart joked at the outset of the interview.

From Salon

Hall said that she’s heard from some grassroots organizers in Arizona who open their conversation with voters by talking about the abortion measure, before pivoting to other topics.

From Los Angeles Times