Firm
51firm — [14] Firm comes ultimately from Latin firmus ‘stable, strong, immovable’. In its adjectival use, the English word’s semantic line of descent from its Latin original is perfectly clear, but the noun presents a very different story. From firmus was …
52firm — firm1 adjective 1》 having an unyielding surface or structure. 2》 solidly in place and stable. 3》 having steady power or strength: a firm grip. ↘unlikely to change; enduring. 4》 showing strength of character; resolute. 5》 (of a currency,… …
53firm — [14] Firm comes ultimately from Latin firmus ‘stable, strong, immovable’. In its adjectival use, the English word’s semantic line of descent from its Latin original is perfectly clear, but the noun presents a very different story. From firmus was …
54firm — 1. adj., adv., & v. adj. 1 a of solid or compact structure. b fixed, stable. c steady; not shaking. 2 a resolute, determined. b not easily shaken (firm belief). c steadfast, constant (a firm friend). 3 a (of an offer etc.) not liable to… …
55Firm — An association, company, corporation, estate, individual, joint venture, partnership, sole proprietorship, or any other entity, however organized, including: (a) charitable or educational institutions; (b) the Federal Government, including… …
56firm — versiert; sachkundig; routiniert; erfahren * * * firm [fɪrm]: in der Wendung in etwas (Dativ) firm sein (veraltend): in einem Fachgebiet sicher, geübt sein: ich bin ziemlich firm in der Gestaltung von Websites; er ist noch nicht sehr firm im… …
57firm up — phrasal verb Word forms firm up : present tense I/you/we/they firm up he/she/it firms up present participle firming up past tense firmed up past participle firmed up 1) [intransitive/transitive] to become more definite, or to make something more… …
58firm — 1. . noun An organization established to undertake business or professional activity. A firm is not necessarily a *corporation, as the term covers *partnerships and other legal forms of economic unit. 2. adjective Not subjected to uncertainty or… …
59firm up — verb arrange firmly firm up one s plans • Hypernyms: ↑arrange, ↑fix up • Verb Frames: Somebody s something * * * ˌfirm ˈup derived to become harder or more solid …
60firm up — verb a) To make tentative plans more definite. Can we firm up plans for the barbecue Sunday? b) To make muscles more toned through physical exercise. He hopes to firm up his biceps a bit before meeting the girls …
