clinching

Definitions

The act of settling a matter decisively or confirming a victory.

In boxing or wrestling, the act of holding an opponent closely to prevent them from attacking.

Securing or fastening something firmly, such as a nail or a bolt.

Examples

The boxer secured his victory by clinching his opponent in the final round.

After hours of intense negotiation, the team is finally clinching the deal.

Synonyms

securing settling finalizing concluding fastening resolving clamping

Antonyms

releasing loosening unfastening opening detaching freeing unclamping