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to cinch

to cinch

5 5.8
To make sure of winning or getting something
  • verb
  • /sɪnʧ/
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  • Winning the final game would cinch his place in the tournament.
  • cinch the deal
  • cinch a victory
  • cinch the nomination

Examples

Synonyms

to secure
vsto cinch
324 3.9

To get something you need or want after effort

emphasizes guaranteeing success rather than the effort to obtain it
to lock in
vsto cinch
29 4.4

To make a decision or plan fixed so it cannot be easily changed

focuses on guaranteeing an achievement rather than preventing later change
to clinch
vsto cinch
1 4.8

To bend the end of a nail to hold things together

means guaranteeing success or result rather than physical fastening

Antonyms

to jeopardize
  • US
191 6.3

Put someone or something in danger of harm

How Certain

to guarantee
∞ 2.8
to cinch
5 5.8
to ensure
910 2.8
to lock in
29 4.4

Surface Forms

cinch infinitive
cinched past
cinched past participle
cinching present participle
cinches third person singular

Etymology

The verb cinch meaning 'to secure' comes from the idea of tightening a strap, like the Spanish cincha, so to cinch a win is to make the result tight and certain. That's why you can 'cinch' a victory or a deal.