clinch

• Substantiv, das einen festen, engen Griff oder ein Umklammern bezeichnet, häufig im Boxen oder Ringen für die Position, in der die Gegner ineinander verkeilt sind, oder allgemeiner für eine entscheidende oder abschließende Handlung.

A noun referring to a close, tight hold or grip, often used in boxing or wrestling to describe a position where opponents are locked together, or in a broader sense, a decisive or conclusive action.

1. Decisive actionB2informal

   An action or event that finally settles or decides something.

   entscheidende Aktion

   • The last goal was the clinch that won the championship.
   • Her speech was the clinch that secured the deal.
   • The final test result was the clinch for the project approval.

   Synonymeclincherdeterminant

2. Boxing holdB2formalsport

   A position in boxing where the fighters hold each other with their arms to avoid punches.

   Klinch

   • The referee broke up the clinch between the two boxers.
   • He used a clinch to tire out his opponent.
   • The fighter escaped from the clinch and landed a punch.

   Synonymeclutchembracegrappleholdtie-up

• Verb, das die endgültige Klärung, Bestätigung oder Besiegelung einer Sache bezeichnet, etwa eines Abkommens, eines Sieges oder eines Ergebnisses.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling or confirming something decisively, or securing a victory or agreement.

1. B2formal

   To settle or finalize something, such as a deal, argument, or victory.

   Besiegeln

   • The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
   • They clinched the deal after weeks of negotiation.
   • Her testimony clinched the case for the prosecution.

   Synonymecementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. B2formal

   To fasten or secure something firmly, often with a nail, bolt, or clamp.

   Befestigen

   • He clinched the rope to the dock.
   • The carpenter clinched the nail to hold the wood together.
   • She clinched the wire with a pair of pliers.

   Synonymeanchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   Antonymeloosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightlyB1informal

   To hold someone tightly in one's arms, especially in a romantic or affectionate way.

   Fest umarmen

   • They clinched passionately at the airport.
   • He clinched her close before saying goodbye.
   • The couple clinched on the dance floor.

   Synonymeclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   Antonymefreelet goloosenreleaseunhand