CEFR A2

pinned

adjective/verb

Meaning

Held or fastened in a fixed position so that movement is impossible.

Examples

The fallen tree pinned the car against the wall, trapping the driver inside.
She pinned the badge onto her jacket to ensure it would not fall off during the ceremony.

Synonyms: fixed, fastened, trapped, immobilized

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pinned (A2)

adjective/verb

Pronunciation: /pɪnd/

Definition

Held or fastened in a fixed position so that movement is impossible.

Examples

The fallen tree pinned the car against the wall, trapping the driver inside.
She pinned the badge onto her jacket to ensure it would not fall off during the ceremony.
The heavy debris pinned his leg, making it impossible for him to stand up.

How to Use pinned

pinned down (phrasal verb): To prevent someone from moving or to force them to stay in one place. — "The enemy fire pinned the soldiers down in the trench."
pinned against (prepositional phrase): To be pressed firmly against a surface. — "He was pinned against the door by the surging crowd."

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