Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-the-pin
idiom
/pʊl ðə pɪn/
Definition
To remove the safety pin from a grenade or explosive device, thereby making it ready to detonate.
Examples
- He had to pull-the-pin before throwing the grenade to ensure it would explode on impact.
- When you pull-the-pin, you must be prepared for the consequences that follow.
Meaning
The act of initiating the use of an explosive device by pulling the pin that keeps it from detonating.
Synonyms
- to activate
- to trigger
- to set off
