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To have carried out an action to the end
To have acted on an opportunity
Past tense for to fasten or join together with a nail or nails
“Water gushed through as they began to nail another board in place.”
Past tense for to apprehend or catch someone, especially a suspected criminal
“I can assure you that our office and the sheriff's department will do everything that's required to nail the killer.”
Past tense for to expose or reveal the true nature or character of
“The book sets out to nail the lies and myths about the man, to set the record straight.”
Past tense for to take possession of
“She went back to being a nurse with a plan to nail herself a rich doctor, or at least his money.”
Past tense for to finalize or settle
“Rosenberg would haggle for a year before finally managing to nail the deal.”
Past tense for to hit or strike very hard
“I would circle around him at the last second and try to nail him with a punch or chop.”
Past tense for to engage in carnal activity
Past tense for to pass (a test, interview, etc.) perfectly
Past tense for to reach a decision or agreement about
Past tense for to bring to completion
Past tense for to ambush or ensnare by hiding and unexpectedly intercepting
Past tense for to meet a set of requirements
(major in) Past tense for to concentrate on a particular area of study
Past tense for to identify from a knowledge of appearance or character
Fixed or tied firmly in position
Not moving or not intended to be moved
Having been decided
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