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to nail down
[phrase form: nail]
01
to secure something in place by using nails
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
nail down
3rd person singular
nails down
Past simple
nailed down
Past participle
nailed down
Examples
The carpenter will nail down the shingles on the roof this afternoon.
02
to finally come to an agreement or decision
Examples
After weeks of discussions, the team managed to nail down the details of the project plan.
03
to make someone give a clear and definite answer or commitment
Examples
We need to nail down their commitment to the project before moving forward.
