Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pegged
verb
/pɛgd/
Definition
The act of securing something in place with a peg or pin.
Examples
- The builder pegged the canvas to the ground to prevent it from blowing away.
- She pegged her hopes on getting into her dream university.
- The interest rate was pegged to the inflation rate.
Meaning
When something is pegged, it is fastened or held steady and is often used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Synonyms
- fastened
- secured
- attached
- anchored
