clinched

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été finalement décidé, scellé ou confirmé, souvent après un effort ou une compétition.

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

1. Secured or finalizedB2formal

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

   Scellé, conclu

   • 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.

   Synonymesassuredconfirmeddecidedsealedsettled

   Antonymesdoubtfulpendinguncertainundecidedunsettled

2. Fastened tightlyB2formal

   Fixed or fastened securely, often by bending or pressing.

   Fixé fermement

   • 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.

   Synonymesclenchedfastened

   Antonymeslooseunfastened

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler définitivement ou de confirmer quelque chose, ou de sceller une victoire ou un accord.

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.

   Conclure (un accord, une affaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymescementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. B2formal

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

   Fixer solidement

   • 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.

   Synonymesanchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   Antonymesloosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightlyB1informal

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

   Étreindre

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

   Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   Antonymesfreelet goloosenreleaseunhand