solidify

• Deutsches Verb für den Vorgang, fest, hart oder stabil zu werden bzw. etwas fest, stabil, konkret oder eindeutig zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming solid, firm, or hard, or making something more stable, concrete, or definite.

1. Make or become solidB2formal

   To change from a liquid or soft state into a firm or solid state.

   Festwerden

   • The lava solidified into rock as it cooled.
   • The mixture will solidify if you leave it in the refrigerator.
   • The concrete solidified overnight, forming a strong foundation.

   Synonymecakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   Antonymedissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stableB2formal

   To make an idea, plan, or relationship stronger and more definite.

   Festigen

   • The negotiations helped solidify the partnership between the two companies.
   • She worked hard to solidify her position as team leader.
   • The evidence solidified the case against the suspect.

   Synonymebolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   Antonymedestabilizeshakeundermineweaken