clinch — to secure or settle (a deal or argument) decisively
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to secure or settle (a deal or argument) decisively
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪntʃ/
Example Sentences
- The student's perfect score on the final exam clinched his admission to Harvard.
- When he clinched the argument by revealing he was actually a pizza delivery expert, everyone burst into laughter.
- The couple clinched on the dance floor as if they were competing in the world's most romantic wrestling match.
clinch
VERB[/klɪntʃ/]
to secure or settle (a deal or argument) decisively
a confident businesswoman extends her hand across a polished conference table to seal a major deal. Her determined expression shows she has just made the final offer that resolved all disputes. The businessman on the other side reaches forward with a satisfied smile, ready to accept the terms. This handshake represents the moment when hours of difficult negotiations finally reached a successful conclusion. Other executives around the table lean back in their chairs with visible relief. Some nod approvingly while others organize their papers, knowing the hard work has paid off. how a decisive action can secure and settle a deal conclusively
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'clenchen' meaning 'to make fast or secure.' Originally a technical term for bending nails or bolts to hold them firmly in place, it gradually expanded to mean 'to settle decisively' or 'to make certain.'
Breakdown
clinch (root from Germanic 'klenk-' meaning 'to bend' or 'to fasten')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's perfect score on the final exam clinched his admission to Harvard.”
“When he clinched the argument by revealing he was actually a pizza delivery expert, everyone burst into laughter.”
“The couple clinched on the dance floor as if they were competing in the world's most romantic wrestling match.”
“Her brilliant marketing strategy clinched the company's success in the competitive market.”
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