clinched

Describes something that has been firmly settled, secured, or confirmed, often after a struggle or competition.

ruОписывает что-то, что было окончательно решено, закреплено или подтверждено, часто после борьбы или соревнования.esDescribe algo que ha sido decidido o asegurado de manera definitiva, a menudo tras un esfuerzo o una competición; también puede referirse a algo sujetado o abrazado firmemente.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été finalement décidé, scellé ou confirmé, souvent après un effort ou une compétition.deBeschreibt etwas, das endgültig entschieden, gesichert oder bestätigt wurde, oft nach einem Kampf oder Wettbewerb. Auch: fest umklammert oder festgehalten.ptDescreve algo que foi definitivamente decidido, garantido, assegurado ou confirmado, frequentemente após uma disputa, competição ou esforço.zh描述某事已经最终确定、确保或确认，通常是在竞争或斗争之后。也可指钉牢、夹紧或紧紧抓住。arيصف شيئًا تم حسمه نهائيًا وتثبيته أو تأكيده، غالبًا بعد صراع أو منافسة.

1. Secured or finalized B2 formal

   Having been settled or made certain, often after effort or competition.

   • The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
   • The deal was clinched after weeks of negotiation.
   • She clinched the victory by finishing the race first.

   ruОбеспеченный или завершённыйesasegurado, selladofrScellé, concludeGesichert oder abgeschlossenptGarantido ou finalizadozh已确保或已敲定arمُحَقَّق أو مُؤَمَّن

   Synonyme: assuredconfirmeddecidedsealedsettled

   Antonyme: doubtfulpendinguncertainundecidedunsettled

2. Fastened tightly B2 formal

   Fixed or fastened securely, often by bending or pressing.

   • The nails were clinched to hold the wood together.
   • The rope was clinched around the post to prevent slipping.
   • He used a clinched knot to secure the load.

   ruЗакреплённыйesasegurado firmementefrFixé fermementdeFestgeklemmtptFixado firmementezh紧固的arمُثَبَّت بإحكام

   Synonyme: clenchedfastened

   Antonyme: looseunfastened

• more clinched comparative form
• most clinched superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по окончательному урегулированию или подтверждению чего-либо, или закреплению победы или соглашения.esVerbo que significa asegurar o confirmar definitivamente algo, como un acuerdo, una victoria o un resultado, o sellar una decisión de manera concluyente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler définitivement ou de confirmer quelque chose, ou de sceller une victoire ou un accord.deVerb, das die endgültige Klärung, Bestätigung oder Besiegelung einer Sache bezeichnet, etwa eines Abkommens, eines Sieges oder eines Ergebnisses.ptVerbo usado para indicar a conclusão definitiva, confirmação ou fechamento de algo, como um acordo, negócio ou vitória, ou para garantir e assegurar um resultado.zh动词，指最终敲定或确认某事（如协议、交易），或锁定胜局、确保胜利。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إتمام أمر أو تسويته بشكل نهائي وحاسم، أو تثبيت الفوز أو الاتفاق وتأكيده.

1. Settle or finalize B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрепитьesCerrar, concretarfrConclure (un accord, une affaire)deBesiegelnptFecharzh敲定arإبرام

   Synonyme: cementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. Fasten or secure B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗакрепитьesSujetar firmementefrFixer solidementdeBefestigenptFixarzh紧固arتثبيت بإحكام

   Synonyme: anchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   Antonyme: loosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightly B1 informal

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

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

   ruОбнимать крепкоesAbrazar fuertementefrÉtreindredeFest umarmenptAbraçar com forçazh紧紧拥抱arيُعانِق بقوة

   Synonyme: claspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   Antonyme: freelet goloosenreleaseunhand

• clinched past participle
• clinched past simple
• clinching present participle
• clinches third person singular