stick the landing verb3 •To complete a gymnastic or other athletic routine involving leaps, vaults, somersaults, etc. by landing firmly, solidly, and flawlessly on one's feet.When Park came down from his vault, sticking the landing perfectly upright and unwavering, a huge roar went up from the 13,596 spectators. — 1988 •To execute a flawless landing (of an aircraft, rocket, or space capsule). •To complete a process in an impressive and conclusive manner.This was a big speech with a high degree of difficulty. And, Don Jr. stuck the landing. — 2016 formsstuck the landing · sticking the landing · sticks the landing