nounπShareA business partnership; the name under which it trades."The firm of Smith and Jones handles all the legal work for the school. "businessorganizationeconomycommerceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA business enterprise, however organized."My family's firm provides high-quality cleaning services. "businessorganizationeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism."The local firm terrorized the town, known for their violent football hooliganism. "groupsportsocietyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make firm or strong; fix securely."The carpenter firmly firmed the loose screws in the chair, ensuring it would not wobble. "actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify."The potter firmly pressed the clay to firm the shape of the vase. "materialphysicschemistryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become firm; stabilise."My shaky knees finally firmed after I took a deep breath and focused on my steps. "businesseconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improve after decline."After a difficult semester, Sarah's grades began to firm up. "businesseconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shorten (of betting odds)."The bookmaker firmed the odds on the winning horse to 5-1. "betbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer."Maria firmly chose the university for her preferred program, hoping to be enrolled automatically if her grades met the conditional offer. "educationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSteadfast, secure, solid (in position)"The teacher's grip on the podium was firm, ensuring everyone could hear her clearly. "qualityconditionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFixed (in opinion)"My grandmother is firm in her belief that the best way to cook rice is with a specific type of pot. "attitudecharactermindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDurable, rigid (material state)"firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood; firm land (i.e. not soft and marshy)"materialphysicsqualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
