Word
pegging
Phoneticspeg·ging, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɛɡɪŋ/
UK/pˈɛɡɪŋ/
Definition
v. to fix something in place with pegs, like a tent, or to keep a price or level fixed.
v. to secure with pegs or to hold a price, rate, or level at a fixed value.
Examples
“She is pegging the tent down before the wind starts.”
“The central bank is pegging its currency to the dollar to control inflation.”
“After the storm, farmers spent the morning pegging down tarps and fences to protect the fields from further damage.”
Examples
simple
“She is pegging the tent down before the wind starts.”
contextual
“The central bank is pegging its currency to the dollar to control inflation.”
complex
“After the storm, farmers spent the morning pegging down tarps and fences to protect the fields from further damage.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pegging” in context.
Verb
01. pegging at level
“The government is pegging interest rates at a low level.”
verb + prep + noun
02. pegging to dollar
“The country is pegging its currency to the dollar to control inflation.”
verb + prep + noun
03. start pegging
“We will start pegging the tents as soon as we reach the campsite.”
verb + verb
04. stop pegging
“The bank decided to stop pegging its currency to the dollar.”
verb + verb
Adjective
05. firmly pegging
“They are firmly pegging the tent before the wind gets stronger.”
adv + verb
06. securely pegging
“We are securely pegging the cover so it will not blow away.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. pegging price
“Pegging the price now will protect customers from sudden rises.”
verb + noun
08. pegging tent
“Pegging the tent properly will keep you dry during the night.”
verb + noun
09. pegging down the tent
“They are pegging down the tent before the rain starts.”
10. pegging prices at low level
“The shop is pegging prices at a low level to attract customers.”
11. pegging the tent securely
“We spent an hour pegging the tent securely against the wind.”
12. stop pegging to the dollar
“The central bank decided to stop pegging to the dollar this year.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; often followed by 'to' or 'at' for a fixed rate or level.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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