clinch
v. C1 Advanced US //ˈkɫɪntʃ// UK //klˈɪntʃ// clinch
v. to finally win or settle something after a lot of effort. You use this when you successfully finish a deal or a competition.
v. to settle or finalise a deal, argument, or competition decisively. Often implies the successful conclusion of a period of negotiation or struggle.
They managed to clinch the deal at the last minute.
The striker scored a late goal to clinch the championship for his team after a difficult season.
After weeks of intense negotiations and several failed proposals, the diplomat finally managed to clinch a peace treaty that satisfied both nations' core demands.
16th-century alteration of clench.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as 'a deal', 'a victory', or 'a title'.