verb🔗ShareAfianzar, fortalecerTo make firm or strong; fix securely."The construction workers firmed the supports of the new bridge before opening it to traffic. "Los trabajadores de la construcción afianzaron los soportes del nuevo puente antes de abrirlo al tráfico.actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfirmó, solidificóTo make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify."The clay sculptor firmed the wet clay, pressing it tightly to shape the bird. "El escultor de arcilla afirmó la arcilla húmeda, presionándola con fuerza para dar forma al pájaro.materialprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfirmarse, estabilizarseTo become firm; stabilise."After a shaky start, the company's financial situation firmed as sales increased. "Después de un comienzo inestable, la situación financiera de la empresa se afirmó a medida que aumentaban las ventas.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMejorar, fortalecerseTo improve after decline."After a slow start, the company's sales firmed in the second quarter thanks to the new marketing campaign. "Después de un comienzo lento, las ventas de la empresa mejoraron en el segundo trimestre gracias a la nueva campaña de marketing.businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcortarseTo shorten (of betting odds)."The odds on Sarah winning the race firmed after she won her heat. "Las probabilidades de que Sarah ganara la carrera se acortaron después de que ganara su eliminatoria.betfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfirmarTo select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer."Maria firmed Oxford University as her first choice, hoping her excellent grades would guarantee her a place. "María confirmó la Universidad de Oxford como su primera opción, esperando que sus excelentes notas le garantizaran una plaza.educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
