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  • verb transitive to attach with nails
  • verb idiomatic, transitive to make something (e.g. a decision or plan) firm or certain

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb succeed in obtaining a position
  • verb make final; put the last touches on; put into final form
  • verb define clearly

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