CEFR C1

clinch

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: secure, settle, seal, nail down

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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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