bagged
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbæɡd// UK //bˈæɡd// bagged
v. to get or win something before anyone else can. You use this when you successfully claim something for yourself, like a seat or a prize.
v. to succeed in securing, winning, or claiming something. Often implies a competitive or opportunistic acquisition.
I bagged the last seat on the bus.
She bagged a front-row ticket to the concert by logging onto the website early.
The young entrepreneur bagged a major contract with the city council, effectively securing his company's financial future for the next decade.
Usage
Transitive; requires a direct object representing the item or achievement secured.