tack down
Pin in place
To tack down is to fasten something loosely or temporarily, typically with tacks or a few stitches: She tacked down the carpet edges before the permanent installation.
The phrase implies securing something in place without committing to a permanent attachment—enough to hold, easy to remove if needed.
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
- attachJoin or connect
- pinPointed metal fastener
- fastenFix securely in position
- affixWord-part modifier
secure · bolt · bind · nail · settle · hammer · finalize · adhesive · establish · set in stone · lock in · ratify · make fast · thumbtack · duct tape · clamp · clip · glue