solidify

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса становления твёрдым, прочным или жёстким, или придания чему-либо большей стабильности, конкретности или определённости.esVerbo que se usa para referirse al proceso de volverse sólido, firme o duro, o de dar a algo mayor estabilidad, concreción o certeza.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de devenir solide, dur ou rigide, ou pour rendre quelque chose plus stable, concret ou précis.deDeutsches Verb für den Vorgang, fest, hart oder stabil zu werden bzw. etwas fest, stabil, konkret oder eindeutig zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o processo de tornar-se sólido, firme ou rígido, ou de dar a algo maior estabilidade, concretude ou definição.zh指使某物变为固体、变得坚硬或坚固，或使某事物更加稳定、明确、具体。arفعل يدل على عملية أصبح الشيء صلبًا أو قويًا أو متجمدًا، أو على جعل شيء ما أكثر استقرارًا أو تحديدًا ووضوحًا.

1. Make or become solid B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗатвердетьesSolidificar (hacer o volverse sólido)frse solidifier / solidifierdeFestwerdenptSolidificarzh固化arيتصلب

   Synonyms: cakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   Antonyms: dissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stable B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУкрепитьesconsolidar, fortalecerfrConsolider, renforcerdeFestigenptConsolidarzh巩固arتقوية وتثبيت

   Synonyms: bolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   Antonyms: destabilizeshakeundermineweaken

• solidified past participle
• solidified past simple
• solidifying present participle
• solidifies third person singular