Pivot on

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verb

To depend for success on someone or something.

The success of this project pivots on whether the team can work together efficiently.
Visual representation of "pivot on" - to depend for success on someone or something

Often appears as...

  • pivot on success
  • pivot on failure
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Project Success

Use 'pivot on' to express that the outcome relies on a crucial factor or condition.

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The fundraising event's success pivots on the celebrity's participation.
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Teamwork Emphasis

Highlight the importance of collaboration in a team by using 'pivot on'.

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Our win will pivot on our ability to collaborate.
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Critical Decisions

Emphasize the weight of specific decisions by describing them as pivotal points.

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Our expansion pivots on this merger decision.
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