firm

• يصف شيئًا صلبًا أو ثابتًا أو غير طري؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف قرار أو اعتقاد قوي راسخ لا يتزعزع.

Describes something that is solid, stable, or not soft; also used to describe a decision or belief that is strong and unyielding.

1. Solid or hardA2formal

   Having a solid, unyielding surface or structure; not soft or yielding.

   صُلْب

   • The mattress is firm and supportive.
   • She prefers a firm handshake.
   • The ground was firm enough to walk on after the rain.

   المرادفاتcompactdensehardhardenedimmovableinflexiblerigidsetsolidstiffsturdytoughunyielding

   الأضدادflaccidlimpsoftspongyyielding

2. Strongly fixed or stableB1formal

   Securely in position; not likely to move or change.

   راسخ

   • Make sure the shelf is firm against the wall.
   • The company has a firm foothold in the market.
   • He held a firm grip on the rope.

   المرادفاتfastfixedimmovablesecuresolidstablesteady

   الأضدادflimsyinsecureloosemovableshakyunfixedunstablewobbly

3. Determined or resoluteB1formal

   Showing strength of character, purpose, or conviction; not easily influenced.

   حازم

   • She was firm in her decision to resign.
   • The teacher gave a firm warning about the deadline.
   • He remained firm despite the pressure to change his mind.

   المرادفاتadamantdetermineddoggedresolutesteadfasttenaciousuncompromisingunflinchingunwavering

   الأضدادindecisiveirresolutevacillatingwaveringweak

• حال بمعنى «بثبات» أو «بحزم» أو «بقوة». يُستعمل لوصف فعل يُؤدى بقوة أو ثبات أو تصميم.

An adverb meaning "in a firm manner" or "securely." It is used to describe an action performed with strength, stability, or determination. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a firm mannerB2formal

   In a way that is steady, strong, or unyielding.

   بثبات

   • She held the rope firm while he climbed.
   • He stood firm against the pressure to change his decision.
   • The government must act firm to enforce the new regulations.

   المرادفاتfirmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadfastlysturdilytightly

   الأضدادhesitantlylooselyunsteadilyweakly

• اسم يشير إلى مؤسسة تجارية أو شركة أو شراكة، ولا سيما التي تقدم خدمات مهنية.

A noun referring to a business organization, company, or partnership, especially one providing professional services.

1. Business companyB1formal

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

   شركة تجارية

   • She works for a law firm in the city.
   • The accounting firm audited our financial statements.
   • He started his own consulting firm last year.

   المرادفاتagencybusinesscompanyconcerncorporationenterprisehousepartnership

2. B2formalbritish

   A group of doctors working together in a medical practice.

   ممارسة طبية

   • The medical firm has three specialists on staff.
   • She is a partner in a dental firm.
   • The firm of surgeons performed the operation.

   المرادفاتclinicgroup practicemedical practicepracticesurgery

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقوية الشيء وجعله ثابتًا أو راسخًا أو موثوقًا، وعلى إنهاء الاتفاق أو الترتيب بشكل نهائي.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something solid, stable, or secure, or to finalize an arrangement or agreement.

1. Make solid or stableB2formal

   To make something solid, stable, or secure.

   تثبيت

   • He firmed the soil around the plant with his hands.
   • The carpenter firmed the joints with extra glue.
   • She firmed the tent pegs into the ground.

   المرادفاتconsolidatehardensecuresolidifystrengthentighten

   الأضدادdestabilizeloosensoftenunsettleweaken

2. Strengthen or confirmB2formal

   To make an arrangement, decision, or agreement more definite or secure.

   تقوية أو تأكيد

   • We need to firm up the details of the contract.
   • The company firmed its commitment to the project.
   • He firmed his grip on the rope.

   المرادفاتcementconfirmestablishhardensecuresettlesolidifystrengthen

   الأضدادundermineweaken

الصيغ المركّبةfirm up