Journalistic Interview Techniques

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.

verb to firmly secure something in a particular position or place, typically by using a pin.

• It is important to pin down the exact details of the contract before signing.
• I need to pin down a time to meet up with my friends this weekend.
• I finally managed to pin down the recipe for that delicious dish.
• The detective was determined to pin down the suspect's whereabouts.