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Pin down

To attach or secure with pins.

📖 Definitions of "Pin down"

verb
  1. 1

    To attach or secure with pins.

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

  2. 2

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

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To corner somebody in order to get a firm answer.

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

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