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pinned

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɪnd// UK //pˈɪnd// pinned

v. to hold someone or something down so they cannot move. You can also use it to describe keeping a piece of paper or a digital message in one place so it stays visible.

v. to hold someone or something firmly against a surface to prevent movement; to attach or fix something in a specific position using a sharp object or digital tool.


SIMPLE

She pinned the note to the fridge.

CONTEXTUAL

The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat for three seconds to win the match.

COMPLEX

The moderator pinned the most important announcement to the top of the forum to ensure every new visitor would see the updated safety guidelines immediately.

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Origin

From pin + -ed.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used with the preposition 'to' or 'against'.

Pitfall

He pinned on the wall the poster.He pinned the poster on the wall.When using 'pin' with a physical object, the direct object must come before the prepositional phrase.

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