firm

• Bezeichnet etwas, das hart, stabil oder nicht weich ist; auch für eine Entscheidung oder Überzeugung verwendet, die stark und unerschütterlich ist.

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.

   Fest

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

   Synonymecompactdensehardhardenedimmovableinflexiblerigidsetsolidstiffsturdytoughunyielding

   Antonymeflaccidlimpsoftspongyyielding

2. Strongly fixed or stableB1formal

   Securely in position; not likely to move or change.

   Fest

   • 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.

   Synonymefastfixedimmovablesecuresolidstablesteady

   Antonymeflimsyinsecureloosemovableshakyunfixedunstablewobbly

3. Determined or resoluteB1formal

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

   Entschlossen

   • 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.

   Synonymeadamantdetermineddoggedresolutesteadfasttenaciousuncompromisingunflinchingunwavering

   Antonymeindecisiveirresolutevacillatingwaveringweak

• Adverb, das bedeutet „fest“, „standhaft“ oder „entschieden“. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit Kraft, Stabilität oder Entschlossenheit ausgeführt wird, und hat dieselbe Form wie das Adjektiv.

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.

   fest

   • 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.

   Synonymefirmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadfastlysturdilytightly

   Antonymehesitantlylooselyunsteadilyweakly

• Substantiv, das ein Unternehmen, eine Gesellschaft oder eine Partnerschaft bezeichnet, besonders eines, das professionelle Dienstleistungen erbringt.

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.

   Firma

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

   Synonymeagencybusinesscompanyconcerncorporationenterprisehousepartnership

2. B2formalbritish

   A group of doctors working together in a medical practice.

   Arztpraxis

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

   Synonymeclinicgroup practicemedical practicepracticesurgery

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas fester, stabiler oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen, sowie eine Vereinbarung oder Abmachung endgültig zu besiegeln oder zu bestätigen.

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.

   Festigen

   • 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.

   Synonymeconsolidatehardensecuresolidifystrengthentighten

   Antonymedestabilizeloosensoftenunsettleweaken

2. Strengthen or confirmB2formal

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

   Stärken oder bestätigen

   • 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.

   Synonymecementconfirmestablishhardensecuresettlesolidifystrengthen

   Antonymeundermineweaken

Phrasal-Variantenfirm up