Completely Delete a file

So i'm trying to delete a PDF file. I placed it in my trash, once i try to empty my trash it says: "The operation cant be completed because 'blah blah blah" is still in use.
Can Anyone help me?
Thanks!!

"So if the application was still using it how would i find that out?"
Reopen the app & quit out of app instead of just closing the window.
The option key should work though in emptying the trash.
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