pivotar
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pivotar
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to rotate)
a. to pivot
La computadora pivota sobre un eje, de modo que puedes ponerla mirando hacia un lado o hacia otro.The computer pivots on an axis, so you can put it facing one way or the other.
2. (sports)
a. to pivot
El jugador pivotó sobre sus talones y lanzó la pelota a la canasta.The player pivoted on his heels and threw the ball into the basket.
3. (figurative) (to depend on; used with "en torno a" or "alrededor de")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to revolve around
Muchos de los problemas del gobierno pivotan en torno a la falta de empleo.Many of the government's problems revolve around lack of employment.
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