clinched

• Descreve algo que foi definitivamente decidido, garantido, assegurado ou confirmado, frequentemente após uma disputa, competição ou esforço.

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.

   Garantido ou finalizado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassuredconfirmeddecidedsealedsettled

   Antônimosdoubtfulpendinguncertainundecidedunsettled

2. Fastened tightlyB2formal

   Fixed or fastened securely, often by bending or pressing.

   Fixado firmemente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclenchedfastened

   Antônimoslooseunfastened

• Verbo usado para indicar a conclusão definitiva, confirmação ou fechamento de algo, como um acordo, negócio ou vitória, ou para garantir e assegurar um resultado.

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.

   Fechar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscementclosecompleteconcludeconfirmnail downsealsecuresettle

2. B2formal

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

   Fixar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanchorattachboltclampfastenfixrivetsecure

   Antônimosloosenreleaseundounfasten

3. Embrace tightlyB1informal

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

   Abraçar com força

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

   Sinônimosclaspcuddleembraceenfoldholdhugsqueeze

   Antônimosfreelet goloosenreleaseunhand