pin down

What does the phrasal verb “pin down” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “pin down“, illustrated with examples:

Definition

1. To identify or understand something clearly or specifically.
2. To force somebody to make a decision about something and get a firm answer.

Example(s)

1. Something is wrong with him, but I can’t pin it down.
2. They eventually pinned the suspect down and got him to answer the questions.

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