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Pin down

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To attach or secure with pins. transitive

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

  2. 2
    define clearly wordnet
  3. 3
    To identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specifically. idiomatic, transitive

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

  4. 4
    attach with or as if with a pin wordnet
  5. 5
    To hold the opponent back-first so both his or her shoulders touch the mat or ground. transitive
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  1. 6
    place in a confining or embarrassing position wordnet
  2. 7
    To corner somebody in order to get a firm answer. idiomatic, transitive

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

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