pin down verb4 •To attach or secure with pins.Pin down the tablecloth, so it doesn't blow away in the breeze. •To identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specifically.Something is wrong, but I can't pin it down. •To corner somebody in order to get a firm answer.Let's try to pin him down on a price. •To hold the opponent back-first so both his or her shoulders touch the mat or ground. formspinned down · pinning down · pins down