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pin down
- See:
- pin
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to force to come to a decision, action, or the like.
I pinned him down on the deadline.- synonyms:
- compel, press, pressure
- similar words:
- constrain, force, high-pressure, make
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| definition 2: |
to make clear, precise, or definite.
She pinned down the exact time of the earthquake.- synonyms:
- determine, name, pinpoint, specify
- similar words:
- designate, nail down
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| related words: |
ascertain, determine |
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