clinch

BrE /klɪntʃ/ AmE /klɪntʃ/

verb en → es

past clinched pp clinch(ed) ing clinching

1 CONFIRM [transitive] B2

to make something certain or definite; to confirm an agreement, deal, etc.

asegurar, concretar, confirmar

  • clinch a deal/agreement

Collocations clinch a deal · clinch an agreement

  • The company clinched the deal with a last-minute offer.

    La empresa aseguró el trato con una oferta de último minuto.

2 WIN [transitive] B2

to win or gain something, especially by defeating an opponent in a competition or contest.

ganar, obtener, asegurar (una victoria)

  • clinch a victory/win

Collocations clinch the championship · clinch first place

  • The team clinched the title with their final win.

    El equipo aseguró el título con su última victoria.

3 GRASP [transitive] C1

to grasp or hold something firmly, especially in boxing or wrestling.

agarrar firmemente, sujetar (en boxeo o lucha)

  • clinch a grip

Collocations clinch a hold · clinch a grip

  • The wrestler clinched his opponent's arm.

    El luchador agarró firmemente el brazo de su oponente.

4 SETTLE [transitive] C1

to settle or resolve a dispute, argument, etc.

resolver, zanjar (un conflicto)

  • clinch an agreement/settlement

Collocations clinch a settlement · clinch an agreement

  • The negotiations finally clinched a settlement.

    Las negociaciones finalmente resolvieron el conflicto.