Clinched: meaning, definitions and examples

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clinched

 

[ klษชncht ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general usage

Clinched means to successfully secure or achieve something after a struggle or effort. It can also refer to making a definitive decision or concluding something.

Synonyms

captured, finalized, obtained, secured

Examples of usage

  • She clinched the victory with a powerful performance.
  • After much negotiation, they finally clinched the deal.
  • He clinched his fist in determination.
  • The team clinched a playoff spot after the last game.

Translations

Translations of the word "clinched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apertado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเคฟเคจเฅเคšเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesichert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggenggam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั„ั–ะบัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaciล›niฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ท ็ตใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afianzado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑlaลŸtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™•๊ณ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคูƒุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upevnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upevnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๅฎš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบั–ั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asegurado

Etymology

The word 'clinched' originates from the Middle English 'clenche,' which means to fasten or grip. It is derived from the Old English 'clencan,' meaning to seize or grasp tightly. The term has evolved over time, gaining popularity in various contexts, including sports and negotiations, where it signifies the act of sealing a deal or securing a win. The connotation of clinching something often implies a sense of finality, indicating that whatever has been clinched is now definitively achieved or resolved. The use of 'clinched' in contemporary language reflects both literal and figurative meanings, making it a versatile term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,015, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.