A central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates. The door swung smoothly on its pivot.
A person or thing that plays a central part in an activity or organization. She was the pivot of the entire operation, coordinating all the teams.
A fixed point supporting something that turns or balances. The seesaw balanced perfectly on its pivot.
In basketball, a movement in which a player holding the ball keeps one foot in contact with the floor while stepping or turning with the other. The referee called travelling because the player lifted his pivot during the spin move.
A player occupying a central position in certain team sports (such as basketball, ice hockey, netball, or handball). The veteran pivot led the scoring with a dominant performance under the basket.