Pin down

verb

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verbTo attach or secure with pins.

"Pin down the tablecloth, so it doesn't blow away in the breeze."

2.verbTo identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specifically.

"Something is wrong, but I can't pin it down."

3.verbTo hold the opponent back-first so both his or her shoulders touch the mat.

4.verbTo corner somebody in order to get a firm answer.

"Let's try to pin him down on a price."

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