Definition of "pivoted" [pivoted]

• Simple past tense and past participle of pivot. (verb)

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• "Michael Reynolds/European Pressphoto Agency In Mr. Obama's so-called backyard visits -- a cramped recreation center room sufficed in rainy Richmond, at left -- he repeatedly pivoted from a voter's question in order to fire criticisms at the GOP's record on taxes, student aid, even home weatherization."
• "And Kenny Melvin pivoted off the witty jab with, "No need to say another thing, I forgot about Frank's ego.""
• "Without a word he pivoted and stomped back into the cabin, leaving Shelby and Calhoun staring blankly at one another."