clinch

[US]/klɪntʃ/
[UK]/klɪntʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to hold tightly or twist tightly, especially between two people
vt. to settle (a dispute, deal); to reach an agreement.

Phrases & Collocations

clinch the deal

clinch victory

Example Sentences

these findings clinched the matter.

we went into a passionate clinch on the sofa.

they still have a fighting chance of clinching the title.

They were licking their lips at the thought of clinching the deal.

The two companies clinched the deal quickly.

When the police came the fighters were in a clinch.

The two businessmen clinched the deal quickly.

the Texan wanted to impress him to clinch a business deal.

Johnson scored the goals which clinched victory.

The offer of more money clinched it for her. She agree to undertake the job as the assistant to the managing director.

Real-world Examples

To clinch the nomination, a Republican needs 1,237 total delegates.

Source: CNN Selected May 2016 Collection

He only needs 235 more delegates to clinch the deal.

Source: CNN Selected May 2016 Collection

Harry Kane clinched it with a rebound from a save penalty.

Source: BBC World Headlines

By the way, I just wanted to say well done on clinching that deal!

Source: British Council Learning Tips

Spanish coach Unai Emery clinched his fourth Europa League championship.

Source: CRI Online June 2021 Collection

The Czech team clinched the 3-2 victory in front of the home crowd in Prague.

Source: BBC Listening November 2012 Collection

For the republicans, incumbent president Donald Trump clinched his party's nomination in March.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

That clinches it: The name Emma is a total winner!

Source: The importance of English names.

The prime minister is referring to the 11th hour deal he clinched on December 24.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2021 Collection

I'm at the front of the operation, searching out opportunities, winning contracts, clinching deals...

Source: Big City, Small World - English Radio Drama (British Accent)

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