Pesquisar
Selecione o idioma do dicionário
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 curtains flutter in the wind if they are n't pinned down.
As cortinas balançam ao vento se não estiverem presas.
She twisted her hair and pinned it down for the evening.
Ela torceu o cabelo e prendeu-o para a noite.
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.
The strict rules pin down creativity and innovation.
As regras rígidas limitam a criatividade e a inovação.
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 ca n't pin down the origin of the issue.
Realizamos vários testes, mas ainda não conseguimos identificar a origem do problema.
Through careful research, she pinned the inconsistencies down in his testimony.
Através de uma pesquisa cuidadosa, ela identificou as inconsistências em seu testemunho.
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.
During the negotiation, the other party tried to avoid committing to a price, but we were persistent in pinning them down to a specific figure.
Durante a negociação, a outra parte tentou evitar se comprometer com um preço, mas fomos persistentes em pressioná-los a um valor específico.
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.
After hours of searching, they finally managed to pin the lost hiker down to a specific area in the forest.
Após horas de busca, eles finalmente conseguiram determinar a localização exata do caminhante perdido em uma área específica da floresta.
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.
The enemy forces used heavy artillery to pin down the advancing troops, preventing them from moving forward.
As forças inimigas usaram artilharia pesada para prender as tropas que avançavam, impedindo-as de avançar.
