거래나 계약을 최종적으로 성사시키거나 매듭짓다.
To confirm or settle a contract, bargain, or business deal conclusively.
예문:
"The CEO flew to Tokyo to clinch the merger agreement."
"A final discount was offered to clinch the sale."
논쟁이나 문제를 결정적으로 해결하거나 결말을 내다.
To settle an argument or debate conclusively; to provide a final, decisive proof.
예문:
"The DNA evidence served to clinch the case against the suspect."
"Her brilliant closing statement helped clinch the debate."
경기나 대회에서 승리나 우승을 확정 짓다.
To confirm the winning of a game, title, or competition.
예문:
"The team needs just one more win to clinch the division title."
"He clinched the gold medal with a record-breaking final jump."
권투 등에서 상대방을 껴안아 공격을 방해하다.
To grapple at close quarters, especially in boxing, to prevent the opponent from striking.
예문:
"The exhausted boxer tried to clinch to catch his breath."
"The referee stepped in to break them up when they started to clinch."
박아 넣은 못이나 나사의 끝을 구부려 단단히 고정하다.
To secure a nail or bolt by bending the protruding point over.
예문:
"He used a hammer to clinch the nails on the back of the fence."
"Make sure to clinch the rivets so the plates don't come apart."
두 사람이 서로를 열렬히 껴안음.
A close or passionate embrace or hug.
예문:
"The movie ended with the long-lost lovers in a passionate clinch."
"They were caught in a tight clinch at the airport gate."