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to pin down
01
prender com alfinetes, fixar com alfinetes
to secure something in place using pins or similar objects
Transitive: to pin down sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
separável
partícula
down
verbo base
pin
presente
pin down
3.ª pessoa do singular
pins down
particípio presente
pinning down
pretérito simples
pinned down
particípio passado
pinned down
Exemplos
The curtains flutter in the wind if they aren't pinned down.
As cortinas balançam ao vento se não estiverem presas.
02
restringir, prender
to restrict someone or something, limiting their freedom or options
Transitive: to pin down sb/sth
Exemplos
The bad weather conditions pinned down the team at the base camp.
As más condições climáticas prenderam a equipe no acampamento base.
03
determinar, identificar
to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation
Transitive: to pin down a detail or aspect of a problem
Exemplos
We've run multiple tests, but we still can't pin down the origin of the issue.
Realizamos vários testes, mas ainda não conseguimos identificar a origem do problema.
04
pressionar para esclarecer, obrigar a se posicionar
to pressure someone into being clear, decisive, and specific in their actions or responses
Transitive: to pin down sb
Exemplos
The journalist tried to pin down the politician on the controversial issue.
O jornalista tentou pressionar o político sobre a questão controversa.
05
localizar, determinar a localização exata
to determine the exact location of someone or something
Transitive: to pin down location of someone or something
Exemplos
The detectives were trying to pin down the suspect's whereabouts on the night of the crime.
Os detetives estavam tentando determinar o paradeiro do suspeito na noite do crime.
06
imobilizar, manter no 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
Exemplos
The soldiers managed to pin the enemy troops down in the forest.
Os soldados conseguiram prender as tropas inimigas na floresta.
