nail down

verb — 2 senses

nail down

verb
1

to attach with nails

  • Nail down the shelf, then paint it.
2

Idiomatic to make something (e.g. a decision or plan) firm or certain

  • They haven't nailed down their vacation plans yet.
Related terms
copperfasten, pin down

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