pin down
pin
pɪn
pin
down
daʊn
dawn
British pronunciation
/pˈɪn dˈaʊn/

Definición y significado de "pin down"en inglés

to pin down
[phrase form: pin]
01

sujetar con alfileres, fijar con alfileres

to secure something in place using pins or similar objects
Transitive: to pin down sth
to pin down definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
For the play, they pinned the backdrop down to ensure it stayed upright.
Para la obra, sujetaron el telón de fondo para asegurarse de que se mantuviera erguido.
02

inmovilizar, restringir

to restrict someone or something, limiting their freedom or options
Transitive: to pin down sb/sth
to pin down definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The police were able to pin the suspect down in a nearby alley after a brief chase.
La policía pudo inmovilizar al sospechoso en un callejón cercano después de una breve persecución.
03

determinar, identificar

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation
Transitive: to pin down a detail or aspect of a problem
example
Ejemplos
The historian spent years pinning down the facts of that ancient event.
El historiador pasó años determinando los hechos de ese antiguo evento.
04

presionar para aclarar, obligar a definirse

to pressure someone into being clear, decisive, and specific in their actions or responses
Transitive: to pin down sb
example
Ejemplos
The reporter skillfully pinned down the elusive celebrity for a straightforward answer about the upcoming movie.
El reportero hábilmente acorraló a la esquiva celebridad para obtener una respuesta directa sobre la próxima película.
05

localizar, determinar la ubicación exacta

to determine the exact location of someone or something
Transitive: to pin down location of someone or something
example
Ejemplos
The meteorologist tried to pin down the path of the approaching storm.
El meteorólogo intentó determinar la trayectoria de la tormenta que se acercaba.
06

inmovilizar, fijar en un lugar

to hold an enemy force in a specific location, making it difficult for them to move or escape by firing at them
Transitive: to pin down an enemy force
example
Ejemplos
The squad 's precise gunfire was essential to pin down the insurgents, allowing the rest of the team to secure the area.
El fuego preciso del escuadrón fue esencial para inmovilizar a los insurgentes, permitiendo que el resto del equipo asegurara el área.
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