pinned (down) (Meaning)

pinned (down)

to find out (something) with certainty, to cause or force (someone) to make a definite statement or decision about something

The suspect was pinned down by police officers during the arrest.
The weightlifter struggled to pin down the heavy barbell.
The carpenter meticulously pinned down the loose board.
The pressure of the deadline pinned the team down, forcing them to work late hours.
The migraine pinned her down to bed, leaving her incapacitated.
The bully pinned down the smaller child, tormenting him relentlessly.
The lawyer pinned down the witness during cross-examination, exposing inconsistencies in his testimony.
The scientist pinned down the exact location of the genetic mutation.
The grief pinned her down, making it impossible for her to function normally.
The wrestler pinned down his opponent, achieving victory in the match.

to find out (something) with certainty, to cause or force (someone) to make a definite statement or decision about something

chose,selected, adopted, preferred, established, singled (out), opted (for), determined, assigned, picked

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The suspect was pinned down by police officers during the arrest.

The weightlifter struggled to pin down the heavy barbell.

The carpenter meticulously pinned down the loose board.

The pressure of the deadline pinned the team down, forcing them to work late hours.