peg down
The phrase "peg down" has versatile uses, ranging from securing objects to clarifying concepts.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To secure something to the ground using pegs.
Example
- We pegged down the tent to keep it from blowing away.
B2Abstract
(idiomatic)To clearly define or identify something.
Example
- It's hard to peg down the exact reasons for his success.
C1Behavioral
(idiomatic)To limit or restrain someone's actions or behavior.
Example
- The new rules were designed to peg down employees' excessive freedoms.
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