to closely define the terms
Collocation highlighting a modified verb state using 'closely'.
The lawyers preferred to closely define the terms before signing.
—Is the contract well written? —Yes, we closely defined the terms very carefully.
Closely defining the terms avoided ambiguities in the agreement.
The lawyers preferred to closely define the terms before signing.
—Is the contract well written? —Yes, we closely defined the terms very carefully.
Closely defining the terms avoided ambiguities in the agreement.