What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
swiveling
Example
The camera can swivel 360 degrees for maximum coverage. [swivel: verb]
Example
He sat in the swiveling chair and turned to face me. [swiveling: gerund or present participle]
pivot
Example
The team's success pivoted on their star player's performance. [pivot: verb]
Example
The company's pivot to online sales saved them from bankruptcy. [pivot: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pivot is more commonly used than swiveling in formal or professional contexts, while swiveling is more commonly used in everyday language to describe physical movements or objects.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between swiveling and pivot?
Pivot is generally considered more formal than swiveling, which is more commonly used in casual or informal contexts.
