CLINCH


Meaning of CLINCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ klɪntʃ ]

( clinches, clinching, clinched)

1.

If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.

Hibernian clinched the First Division title when they beat Hamilton 2-0...

This has fuelled speculation that he is about to clinch a deal with an American engine manufacturer.

= secure

VERB : V n , V n with n

2.

The thing that clinches an uncertain matter settles it or provides a definite answer.

Evidently this information clinched the matter...

That was the clue which clinched it for us.

VERB : V n , V it

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