firm

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

ruОписывает что-то твёрдое, устойчивое или не мягкое; также используется для описания решения или убеждения, которое является сильным и непоколебимым.esDescribe algo sólido, estable o que no es blando; también se usa para una decisión o convicción que es fuerte e inquebrantable.frDécrit quelque chose de solide, stable ou non mou ; également utilisé pour une décision ou une conviction forte et inébranlable.deBezeichnet etwas, das hart, stabil oder nicht weich ist; auch für eine Entscheidung oder Überzeugung verwendet, die stark und unerschütterlich ist.ptDescreve algo sólido, estável ou que não é mole; também é usado para descrever uma decisão ou convicção forte e inabalável.zh形容物体坚硬、结实、不易变形；也形容决定、信念等坚定、不动摇。arيصف شيئًا صلبًا أو ثابتًا أو غير طري؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف قرار أو اعتقاد قوي راسخ لا يتزعزع.

1. Solid or hard A2 formal

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

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

   ruТвёрдыйesFirme (sólido, duro)frFerme, solidedeFestptFirmezh坚实的arصُلْب

   Синонимы: compactdensehardhardenedimmovableinflexiblerigidsetsolidstiffsturdytoughunyielding

   Антонимы: flaccidlimpsoftspongyyielding

2. Strongly fixed or stable B1 formal

   Securely in position; not likely to move or change.

   • 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.

   ruПрочныйesFirmefrferme, stabledeFestptFirmezh牢固的arراسخ

   Синонимы: fastfixedimmovablesecuresolidstablesteady

   Антонимы: flimsyinsecureloosemovableshakyunfixedunstablewobbly

3. Determined or resolute B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРешительныйesFirme (determinado, resuelto)frferme (au sens de résolu)deEntschlossenptFirmezh坚定的arحازم

   Синонимы: adamantdetermineddoggedresolutesteadfasttenaciousuncompromisingunflinchingunwavering

   Антонимы: indecisiveirresolutevacillatingwaveringweak

• firmer comparative form
• firmest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «твердо» или «надежно». Используется для описания действия, выполняемого с силой, устойчивостью или решимостью. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.esAdverbio que significa «firmemente» o «con firmeza». Describe una acción realizada con fuerza, estabilidad o determinación.frAdverbe signifiant « fermement » ou « solidement ». Il décrit une action faite avec force, stabilité ou détermination. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ly.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa "com firmeza", "de forma sólida" ou "com segurança". É usado para descrever uma ação realizada com força, estabilidade ou determinação; sua forma coincide com a do adjetivo.zh副词，意为“坚定地”“牢固地”或“可靠地”。用于描述以力量、稳固或决心进行的行为。arحال بمعنى «بثبات» أو «بحزم» أو «بقوة». يُستعمل لوصف فعل يُؤدى بقوة أو ثبات أو تصميم.

1. In a firm manner B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТвёрдоesfirmementefrfermementdefestptFirmementezh坚定地arبثبات

   Синонимы: firmlyresolutelysecurelysolidlysteadfastlysturdilytightly

   Антонимы: hesitantlylooselyunsteadilyweakly

• firmer comparative form
• firmest superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее деловую организацию, компанию или партнёрство, особенно предоставляющее профессиональные услуги.esSustantivo que designa una empresa, compañía o sociedad comercial, especialmente una dedicada a servicios profesionales como derecho, contabilidad o consultoría.frNom désignant une entreprise, une société ou un partenariat commercial, en particulier un cabinet fournissant des services professionnels.deSubstantiv, das ein Unternehmen, eine Gesellschaft oder eine Partnerschaft bezeichnet, besonders eines, das professionelle Dienstleistungen erbringt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma organização comercial, empresa ou sociedade, especialmente aquela que presta serviços profissionais.zh指商业组织、公司或合伙企业，尤指提供专业服务的机构。arاسم يشير إلى مؤسسة تجارية أو شركة أو شراكة، ولا سيما التي تقدم خدمات مهنية.

1. Business company B1 formal

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

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

   ruФирмаesEmpresa o firma comercialfrEntreprise (société commerciale)deFirmaptFirmazh商行arشركة تجارية

   Синонимы: agencybusinesscompanyconcerncorporationenterprisehousepartnership

2. Medical practice B2 formal british

   A group of doctors working together in a medical practice.

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

   ruМедицинская практикаesConsultorio médico grupalfrCabinet médical de groupedeArztpraxisptClínica médicazh医疗诊所arممارسة طبية

   Синонимы: clinicgroup practicemedical practicepracticesurgery

• firms plural form
• firms' possessive plural form
• firm's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приданию чему-либо прочности, устойчивости или надёжности, а также для окончательного оформления договорённости или соглашения.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo firme, estable o seguro, así como para ratificar o dar carácter definitivo a un acuerdo o contrato.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose ferme, stable ou fiable, ainsi que pour finaliser un accord ou une entente de manière définitive.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas fester, stabiler oder widerstandsfähiger zu machen, sowie eine Vereinbarung oder Abmachung endgültig zu besiegeln oder zu bestätigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo firme, sólido, estável ou seguro, bem como para consolidar ou confirmar definitivamente um acordo ou entendimento.zh用作动词，表示使某物变得坚固、稳定或可靠；也表示最终确定或敲定协议、安排等。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقوية الشيء وجعله ثابتًا أو راسخًا أو موثوقًا، وعلى إنهاء الاتفاق أو الترتيب بشكل نهائي.

1. Make solid or stable B2 formal

   To make something solid, stable, or secure.

   • 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.

   ruУкрепитьesAfirmar, consolidarfraffermirdeFestigenptFirmarzh巩固arتثبيت

   Синонимы: consolidatehardensecuresolidifystrengthentighten

   Антонимы: destabilizeloosensoftenunsettleweaken

2. Strengthen or confirm B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУкрепить или подтвердитьesconfirmarfrConfirmer, consoliderdeStärken oder bestätigenptFortalecer ou confirmarzh加强或确认arتقوية أو تأكيد

   Синонимы: cementconfirmestablishhardensecuresettlesolidifystrengthen

   Антонимы: undermineweaken

• firmed past participle
• firmed past simple
• firming present participle
• firms third person singular

Фразовые варианты: firm up