pin down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To attach or secure with pins.
  2. To identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specifically.
  3. To hold the opponent back-first so both his or her shoulders touch the mat or ground.
  4. To corner somebody in order to get a firm answer.

Pronunciation

En-au-pin down.ogg

Word forms

pin down pins down pinning down pinned down

Synonyms

pin

Related words

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