1 [+ obj] a : to make (something) certain or final
▪ His home run clinched the victory. ▪ The new evidence clinches the case. ▪ Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion. ▪ The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
b : to make certain the winning of (something)
▪ If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant. 2 [no obj] : to hold each other closely during a fight
▪ The boxers clinched.
▪ His home run clinched the victory. ▪ The new evidence clinches the case. ▪ Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion. ▪ The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague.
b : to make certain the winning of (something)
▪ If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
▪ The boxers clinched.





