nail down

Verb

Meaning

make final; put the last touches on; put into final form

succeed in obtaining a position

define clearly

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Synonyms

peg narrow settle specify nail finalize narrow down finalise pin down peg down lodge cinch determine ensure establish

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Antonyms

free fight combat challenge dispute check

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Hypernyms

end win determine succeed terminate bring home the bacon

Hyponyms

concretize

Examples

let's finalize the proposal Source: Internet

He nailed down a spot at Harvard Source: Internet

I cannot narrow down the rules for this game Source: Internet

Bakayoko has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at Stamford Bridge with the likes of Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and N'Golo Kante ahead of him. Source: Internet

First, of all let's nail down the semantics: Zack Snyder has already stated that the theatrical cut of (120 min) was only 25% of the film he shot, suggesting quite a lengthy bit of footage still left on the side. Source: Internet

Murthy said WHO experts were working to more tightly nail down the virus’ incubation period to determine whether people do truly need to be isolated for 14 days when they come into possible contact with the virus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nail coating nail coatings nail cutter nail enamel nail file nail fungus