Pronunciation: /pɪn daʊn/
noun a small thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth.
A1 I need to pin down the date for our meeting.
A2 Can you help me pin down the exact location of the event?
B1 It's important to pin down the details before making a decision.
B2 The detective was trying to pin down the suspect's whereabouts.
C1 The scientist was able to pin down the exact cause of the problem.
C2 The journalist worked tirelessly to pin down the truth behind the scandal.
verb to firmly secure something in a particular position or place, typically by using a pin.
A1 I tried to pin down the exact location of the restaurant on the map.
A2 Sarah struggled to pin down the date of the meeting.
B1 The detective worked hard to pin down the suspect's alibi.
B2 It was difficult to pin down the cause of the issue without further investigation.
C1 The scientist's research helped to pin down the origins of the mysterious virus.
C2 The journalist's in-depth interview helped to pin down the truth behind the scandal.
formal It is important to pin down the exact details of the contract before signing.
informal I need to pin down a time to meet up with my friends this weekend.
slang I finally managed to pin down the recipe for that delicious dish.
figurative The detective was determined to pin down the suspect's whereabouts.
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