Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pin-down
phrasal verb
/pɪn daʊn/
Definition
To clearly define or identify something, often making it difficult for the subject to escape or avoid being addressed.
Examples
- We need to pin down the exact time for the meeting.
- Can you pin down what aspects of the plan need more work?
- It’s hard to pin down why he acted that way.
Meaning
To pin down something means to gain a precise understanding or to clarify details about an issue or a situation.
Synonyms
- define
- clarify
- determine
- identify
