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Firm - English meaning

fɜːm

Firm – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.

Usage examples:

The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
adjective

Strongly felt and unlikely to change.

Usage examples:

He retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
verb

Make more solid or resilient.

Usage examples:

How can i firm up a sagging bustline?
adverb

In a resolute and determined manner.

Usage examples:

The chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies
noun

A business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more people.

Usage examples:

State support for small firms
adjective

Set in place and unable or unlikely to move, come loose, or fall over

Usage examples:

The rocks were wet, and we couldn’t get a firm footing., fig. sometimes it takes more courage to ad…
noun

A company or business

Usage examples:

The firm's share price has been rising steadily., the firm remains heavily dependent on north ameri…
adjective

Not soft but not completely hard

Usage examples:

I'd rather sleep on a firm mattress than a soft one., these pears are still too firm to eat.
adjective

Well fixed in place or position

Usage examples:

The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers.
adjective

Fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing

Usage examples:

The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform.
adjective

Strong and tight

Usage examples:

A firm handshake, keep a firm hold of the handrail as you go down.
adjective

Certain or of a good standard, and not likely to change

Usage examples:

Firm believer he is a firm believer in traditional family values., firm evidence some people still …
adjective

Forceful and making people do what you want

Usage examples:

I was always very firm with my children - they knew the rules and i made sure they followed them., …
noun

A company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers

Usage examples:

Law firm he works for a law firm called neil and vigliano., she's just started working for an accou…
noun

A company or business, especially a small one

Usage examples:

She works for a local firm that makes medical equipment., this new tax will put a lot of small firm…
noun

A way of referring to the uk royal family as an organization

Usage examples:

The firm is an unofficial nickname that dates back to the time of queen elizabeth ii’s father, king…
noun

A group of violent supporters of a football team who organize or try to start fights with supporters of other teams

Usage examples:

Millwall and west ham had had firms for 30 years, so it's hardly surprising there was violence.
verb

To make soil harder by pressing on it

Usage examples:

Firm the soil around the cuttings and water them in.
verb

To stop changing or to remain at the same level, amount, etc.

Usage examples:

After a turbulent week on the markets, share prices firmed today.

Firm translation into English

Firm: translate from English into Chinese

Translate firm into Chinese (Simplified)}
公司, 企业, 坚定, 牢固, 坚决, 坚固, 厂商, 稳固, 坚, 严格, 硬, 果断, 牢靠, 固, 牢, 稳健, 刚, 狠, 刚强, 决心, 硬性, 确, 加固, 加强, 监, 劼, 磐, 碻, 严竣, 弄结实, 坚固地, 坚硬地

Firm: translate from English into Dutch

Translate firm into Dutch}
Stevig, Firma, Vast, Vastberaden, Standvastig, Ferm, Pal, Hecht, Bevestigen, Gevestigd, Firmanaam, Stollen, Vast worden, Prijshoudend, Vastmaken, Vast zetten, Fink, Willig, Doen stollen

Firm: translate from English into French

Translate firm into French}
Solidifier, Raffermir, Entreprise, Ferme, Firme, Affermir, Solide, Compagnie, Stable, Résolu, Arrêté, Constant, Fidèle, Se consolider, Final, S'affermir

Firm: translate from English into German

Translate firm into German}
Feste, Firma, Fest, Hart, Straff, Entschieden, Kräftig, Bestimmt, Nachdrücklich, Prall, Energisch, Stramm, Griffig, Unverrückbar, Herzhaft, Kompanie

Firm: translate from English into Hindi

Translate firm into Hindi}
दृढ़, फर्म, कंपनी, ठोस, स्थिर, अटल, मज़बूत, कठोर, स्थायी, स्थित, अचल, साझे का व्यवसाय, संगीन, पेड़ी, कोठी, व्यवसाय-प्रतिष्ठान, व्यवसाय-संघ

Firm: translate from English into Italian

Translate firm into Italian}
Ditta, Impresa, Azienda, Fermo, Stabile, Solido, Deciso, Saldo, Sodo, Casa, Stretto, Tenace, Casa di commercio

Firm: translate from English into Korean

Translate firm into Korean}
단단한, 상사, 굳은, 단호한, 상회, 흔들리지 않는, 공사, 상관, 변동 없는, 빈틈없이 꽉 짜인, 견실한

Firm: translate from English into Russian

Translate firm into Russian}
Твердый, Фирма, Твердо, Прочный, Устойчивый, Крепко, Крепкий, Решительный, Стойкий, Непоколебимый, Торговый дом, Укреплять, Настойчивый, Укрепляться, Уплотняться, Уплотнять

Firm: translate from English into Spanish

Translate firm into Spanish}
Firma, Empresa, Firme, Resuelto, Endurecer, Casa de comercio, Reforzar

Word origin

late 16th century: from Spanish and Italian firma, from medieval Latin, from Latin firmare ‘fix, settle’ (in late Latin ‘confirm by signature’), from firmus ‘firm’; compare with farm. The wor

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