Pin up on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PIN-up-AHN or PIN-up-ON
pˈɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
PIN-up-ON
Definition
To attach something, like a paper or a photo, to a surface (such as a wall or board) using a pin or thumbtack so it is displayed there.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for physical items (papers, notes) attached visibly with a pin/thumbtack. Common phrases: 'pin up on the wall/board.' Not used for digital 'pin' actions (like pinning a post online).
Spanish: colgar con chinchetas en - fijar con alfileres enPortuguese (BR): prender com alfinete em - fixar com tachinha emPortuguese (PT): prender com alfinete em - fixar com tacha emChinese (Simplified): 用大头针别在Chinese (Traditional): 用大頭針別在Hindi: पिन लगाना (किसी सतह पर)Arabic: تثبيت بالدبوس علىBengali: পিন দিয়ে টাঙানোRussian: прикрепить кнопкой кJapanese: ピンで貼り付けるVietnamese: ghim lên trênKorean: 핀으로 붙이다Turkish: raptiye ile asmakUrdu: پن کے ذریعے لٹکاناIndonesian: menyematkan di
Example Sentences
Please pin up on the wall your favorite drawing.
basic
You can pin up on the board any important notes.
basic
She likes to pin up on her door pictures of her friends.
basic
Can you pin up on the notice board our group schedule?
natural
Every time we read a new word, the teacher pins up on the vocabulary wall.
natural
If you want everyone to see your announcement, just pin up on the classroom board.
natural