Take the 2-minute tour ×  I found the use of the verb pivot in a
context I can't quite understand:  We will now pivot the
company's effort to date and focus on becoming a comprehensive
provider of ...  What is the meaning of the verb pivot in this
context?  share|improve this question Bear in mind that the
phrase here is actually "pivot ... and focus on ...", not "pivot
to ...". The phrase "to date" in this sentence means "until this
moment," and is attached to "the company's effort." – 
StriplingWarrior Jul 17 '12 at 18:19  4 Answers 4  up vote 2
down vote accepted  One specific connotation of the term "pivot"
in this sense is that it is not just a "change of direction",
but a "sudden, rapid change of direction and focus". Generally
it implies that the company is essentially abandoning its
previous efforts in order to make a concerted effort towards a
new goal. Lessons may be learned from the old project, and parts
may be salvaged and repurposed; but the original plan has been
cast aside and everyone is work