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nail down

/neɪl daʊn/
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Other forms: nailed down; nailing down; nails down

Definitions of nail down
  1. verb
    make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
    synonyms: finalise, finalize, settle
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    type of:
    end, terminate
    bring to an end or halt
  2. verb
    define clearly
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    types:
    concretise, concretize
    make something concrete
    type of:
    determine
    fix in scope; fix the boundaries of
  3. verb
    succeed in obtaining a position
    synonyms: nail, peg
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    type of:
    bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win
    attain success or reach a desired goal
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