pin down
phrasal verbPart ofpin
pin down — phrasal verb
1. to force someone to give a clear answer or commit to a definite plan when they a
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to force someone to give a clear answer or commit to a definite plan when they are trying to avoid it.
Example
I tried to pin the contractor down on a finish date, but he kept changing the subject.
The reporter finally pinned the senator down on her vote.