The soldiers were 'pinned' down by enemy fire. [=the soldiers were unable to move because they were being shot at by the enemy]
She's always 'dropping names'. [=saying the names of famous people she knows to try to impress others]
Reporters tried to 'pin' him 'down' on the specific changes he wants to make to the tax laws.
(..) - Well, you see... ...I'm buying this hotel... ...and setting some new rules about the pool area. I think the Batman deserves a medal. And a straitjacket to pin it on. MAN: Thank you. Bruce? Rachel? I'd heard you were back. (..)2005 Batman Begins