pin (down) Synonyms
pin (down) Meaning
pin (down)
to find out (something) with certainty, to cause or force (someone) to make a definite statement or decision about something
pin (down) Sentence Examples
- The police managed to pin down the suspect, preventing him from escaping.
- The doctor skillfully pinned down the patient's arm to administer the injection.
- The wrestler deftly pinned down his opponent, securing a victory.
- I was able to pin down the exact location of the leak in the pipe.
- The detective relentlessly pinned down the alibi of the prime suspect.
- The teacher pinned down the key concepts of the lesson for the students.
- The lawyer cleverly pinned down the opposing counsel during cross-examination.
- The researcher meticulously pinned down the variables in the experiment to ensure accuracy.
- The carpenter carefully pinned down the joint to create a strong connection.
- The historian meticulously pinned down the dates and events of the ancient civilization.
FAQs About the word pin (down)
to find out (something) with certainty, to cause or force (someone) to make a definite statement or decision about something
opt (for), assign,select, determine, single (out), choose, prefer, specify, pick, establish
No antonyms found.
The police managed to pin down the suspect, preventing him from escaping.
The doctor skillfully pinned down the patient's arm to administer the injection.
The wrestler deftly pinned down his opponent, securing a victory.
I was able to pin down the exact location of the leak in the pipe.
