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to pin down
[phrase form: pin]
01
prender com alfinetes, fixar com alfinetes
to secure something in place using pins or similar objects
Transitive: to pin down sth
Exemplos
The tailor will pin down the fabric before sewing it together.
O alfaiate vai alfinetar o tecido antes de costurá-lo.
02
restringir, prender
to restrict someone or something, limiting their freedom or options
Transitive: to pin down sb/sth
Exemplos
The negotiation tactics successfully pinned the opposing team down, leaving them with few options.
As táticas de negociação conseguiram encurralar a equipe adversária, deixando-os com poucas opções.
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
The flavor of this dish is unique and difficult to pin down.
O sabor deste prato é único e difícil de definir com precisão.
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
It can be challenging to pin down your teenager when they're being evasive about their plans for the evening.
Pode ser desafiador definir seu adolescente quando ele está sendo evasivo sobre seus planos para a noite.
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 meteorologist tried to pin down the path of the approaching storm.
O meteorologista tentou determinar o caminho da tempestade que se aproximava.
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 squad 's precise gunfire was essential to pin down the insurgents, allowing the rest of the team to secure the area.
O fogo preciso do esquadrão foi essencial para imobilizar os insurgentes, permitindo que o resto da equipe protegesse a área.
