solidify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de devenir solide, dur ou rigide, ou pour rendre quelque chose plus stable, concret ou précis.

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.

   se solidifier / solidifier

   • 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.

   Synonymescakeclotcoagulatecongealcrystallizecurdlefreezehardensetthicken

   Antonymesdissolveliquefymelt

2. Strengthen or make more stableB2formal

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

   Consolider, renforcer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbolsterbuttresscementconfirmconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcestrengthen

   Antonymesdestabilizeshakeundermineweaken