clinch (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /klɪntʃ/
Definition
Settle or secure a victory, deal, or argument decisively.
Examples
The team scored a final goal to clinch the championship title.
His brilliant performance in the final round helped him clinch the victory.
They worked through the night to clinch the agreement before the deadline.
How to Use clinch
- clinch a deal (collocation)
- to successfully finalize a business agreement — "We need one more signature to clinch the deal."
- clinch the victory (collocation)
- to make a win certain — "A late goal helped the team clinch the victory."
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