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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 607 COCA: 902

firm

1 firm /ˈfɚm/ adjective
firmer; firmest
1 firm
/ˈfɚm/
adjective
firmer; firmest
Learner's definition of FIRM
: fairly hard or solid : not soft紧实的;坚硬的;结实的
: set, placed, or attached in a way that is not easily moved坚实的;牢固的
often used figuratively常用作比喻
: not weak or uncertain坚定的;确信的
: not likely to change or be changed固定的;不变的;确定的
: having or showing true and constant support for something or someone坚定支持的

hold firm

see 1hold

stand firm

see 1stand

— firmly

adverb

— firmness

noun [noncount]
2 firm /ˈfɚm/ verb
firms; firmed; firming
2 firm
/ˈfɚm/
verb
firms; firmed; firming
Learner's definition of FIRM
[+ object] : to put (something, such as a plan) into a final form敲定;最后落实usually + up
[+ object] : to make (something) harder or more solid : to make (something) less loose使坚硬;使坚实;使结实
[+ object] : to make (something) stronger使强壮;使坚定
[no object] : to become less likely to change or become weaker变平稳;变坚挺
often + up

— firming

adjective
3 firm /ˈfɚm/ noun
plural firms
3 firm
/ˈfɚm/
noun
plural firms
Learner's definition of FIRM
[count]
: a business organization公司;商行;商号
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 607 COCA: 902

firm

1 of 4

adjective

1
a
: securely or solidly fixed in place
his teeth were firm
b
: not weak or uncertain : vigorous
a firm handshake
c
: having a solid or compact structure that resists stress or pressure
firm apples
2
a(1)
: not subject to change or revision
a firm offer
a firm date
(2)
: not subject to price weakness : steady
firm commodities
b
: not easily moved or disturbed : steadfast
a firm believer in democracy
c
: well-founded
firm evidence of criminal activity
3
: indicating firmness or resolution
a firm mouth
a firm voice
firmly adverb
firmness noun

firm

2 of 4

adverb

: in a firm manner : steadfastly, fixedly

firm

3 of 4

verb

firmed; firming; firms

transitive verb

1
a
: to make secure or fast : tighten
firming her grip on the racquet
often used with up
b
: to make solid or compact
firm the soil
2
: to put into final form : settle
firm a contract
firm up plans
3
: to give additional support to : strengthen
usually used with up

intransitive verb

1
: to become firm : harden
often used with up
2
: to recover from a decline : improve
the market is firming

firm

4 of 4

noun

1
: the name or title under which a company transacts business
2
: a partnership of two or more persons that is not recognized as a legal person distinct from the members composing it
3
: a business unit or enterprise

Example Sentences

Adjective She has a firm grasp of the basic principles. They insist on maintaining firm control over the project. He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice. The time has come for us to take a firm stand. The children need gentle but firm handling. Noun merged with another firm to become a major player in the brokerage business See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But the magnitude of Snap’s layoffs and its shutdown of experimental initiatives risks sacrificing some of its long-term growth potential, said Mark Shmulik, who covers U.S. internet firms for the firm Bernstein. Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Wilt, who had never worked with Allen before his hiring but speaks like a man in lockstep with his head coach, was equally firm about the need for improvement from the Illinois win. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Powell has taken a hawkish tone in recent appearances, seeking to underscore the Fed’s firm commitment to bringing down inflation. Jim Tankersley, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Although separated in age by 56 years, the late Queen and Kate share key qualifications for the job: quiet stoicism, unerring discretion and firm loyalty. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 There’s also a second drill sergeant, Rosales (Raúl Castillo), who seems to have a conscience, a firm core of humanity. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Grab should reduce such spending, said Rob Sanderson, a managing director at Loop Capital Markets, a financial services firm. Nina Trentmann, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 One such company is JLL, a global commercial real estate services firm with more than 100,000 employees -- about half of whom have remote-capable jobs. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 So far, the state has paid the firm $522,000, according to Utah’s public expenditures database. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022
Adverb
The mandatory disclosure of more firm-specific information has also improved capital allocation across various industries. Diane Hoskins, Fortune, 26 May 2022 For more firm-looking and radiant skin, this professional-grade pair is tops. Megan Mcintyre, Town & Country, 21 Sep. 2021 In addition to the CIO, oversight from a sustainability committee that ensures a firm-wide holistic approach and quality control is helpful. Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2021 After graduating from Yale University in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture (later converted to a master’s degree according to Jack Jr.,) Bialosky Sr. founded the firm now known as Bialosky Cleveland. Steven Litt, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2020 Another prominent original occupant — the trust company occupied about half the building — was the Los Angeles law firm now known as O’Melveny & Myers. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019 Two law firms, Marchena and Graham and the former Broad & Cassel law firm now known as Nelson Mullins received the bulk of the payments. Beth Kassab, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Sep. 2019 Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 July 2019 Big-name attorney Morse is one of Michigan's most visible attorneys with TV spots and billboard ads that call his personal injury law firm the largest in the state. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2019
Verb
In a bowl, stir together 1/2 cup melted butter with crumbs until evenly moistened, then press mixture into a 13x9 inch dish and set in the freezer to firm while making next layer. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2022 Forbes reports that most U.S. airlines are limiting their summer capacity due to labor shortages and other factors, in addition to thinning their summer flight schedules to firm up operations. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 17 May 2022 On Thursday’s show, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what needs to happen this weekend in order to firm up a lineup card, and what Terry Francona could be planning for the starting rotation. Joe Noga, cleveland, 31 Mar. 2022 Iditarod Iditarod mushers are largely done with their mandatory 24-hour rests, and as race positions firm up, Eureka’s Brent Sass maintains a modest lead. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Mar. 2022 The formula also contains peptides to help firm slack skin. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Use the roller to depuff and increase collagen production and the cream to firm, tighten, and hydrate skin with its barrier repair technology. Kristin Granero, SELF, 15 July 2022 Moreover, natural gas is used to firm-up wind and solar when the weather does not permit it. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 Designed to be used twice daily, the formula includes a blend of Q10, l-carnitine, and lotus extract to firm and smooth skin. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
Noun
The league retained an outside law firm to conduct the investigation. Chris Coppola, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Farallon, an investment firm rather than an expert network, identified itself in its inquiries. Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 The average retail price of a gallon of unleaded is $3.1762, according to OPIS, an energy data firm that is part of Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal. Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 The Assembly unanimously voted in a special meeting held Sunday not to release an investigation conducted in July by an Anchorage law firm into Pierce’s alleged harassment. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2022 Perched on half an acre, the ultra-contemporary residence was built by Saota, an international architecture firm that has designed modern masterpieces on six continents. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Moving to a huge company like Clayco is a significant shift for Lagrange, who founded an independent design firm in 1985. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 After that, Marilynn said, her sister led marketing for an international research firm based in Cambridge. Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The board has hired an outside law firm to investigate the handling of the Gupta case and other issues in the OIE office. David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Adverb, and Verb

Middle English ferm, from Anglo-French, from Latin firmus; akin to Greek thronos chair, throne

Noun

German Firma, from Italian, signature, ultimately from Latin firmare to make firm, confirm, from firmus

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of firm was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 607 COCA: 902
firm

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FIRM | FIRM + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEbig, large, major大公司medium-sized中型公司small小公司well-known著名公司successful成功的公司prestigious有威望的公司established地位穩固的公司start-up (especially BrE) 剛建立的公司start-up firms in the booming computer market在蓬勃發展的電腦市場中剛起步的公司private私人企業family家族企業international, multinational國際/跨國公司foreign外國公司local當地公司Boston-based, Tokyo-based, etc.總部設在波士頓、東京等的公司accountancy, accounting, audit, auditing, consulting, engineering, law, manufacturing, marketing, PR, software (especially BrE) , etc.會計師事務所、審計事務所、咨詢公司、工程公司、律師事務所、製造公司、營銷公司、公關公司、軟件公司等mail-order (especially BrE) 電郵公司VERB + FIRMestablish, found, launch, set up, start, start up (especially BrE) 創建/成立/興辦/建立/開創/開設公司She set up her own software firm.她創建了自己的軟件公司。head, head up, manage, run領導/主管/管理/經營公司merge with與公司合併They are likely to merge with a bigger firm.他們很可能和一家較大的公司合併。acquire, buy, buy out, take over兼併公司;收購公司;接管公司The firm was taken over by a multinational consultancy.這家公司被一家跨國咨詢公司接管了。close, close down關閉公司the decision to close down the firm關閉公司的決定own擁有公司work for為公司工作join, leave加入/離開公司employ, hire雇請公司She hired a firm of private detectives to follow him.她雇了一家私人偵探社跟踪他。FIRM + VERBbe based in sth公司總部在⋯a firm called Data Inc., based in Chicago總部設在芝加哥的一家名為數據公司的企業expand, grow公司擴展/發展merge公司合併compete公司競爭Local firms are finding it difficult to compete in the international market.當地公司發現很難在國際市場競爭。operate公司運營US firms operating in China在中國運營的美國公司close, close down, collapse, fail, go bust, go into liquidation (especially BrE) 公司倒閉;公司破產;公司停業清算The well-established firm closed down with the loss of 600 jobs.那家地位鞏固的公司倒閉了,造成 600 個工作崗位的喪失。develop sth, make sth, manufacture sth, produce sth, sell sth公司開發⋯;公司製造⋯;公司生產⋯;公司出售⋯specialize in sth公司專門從事⋯a firm specializing in high-tech products專門從事高科技產品的公司employ sb, hire sb (especially NAmE) 公司雇用某人The firm employs 85 000 people around the world.公司在世界範圍內雇用了 85,000 人。PREPOSITIONin a/the firm, within a/the firm在公司裏;在公司內部the different departments within the firm公司內部的各部門PHRASESa client of a firm公司的客戶a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc. (BrE) 會計師事務所、顧問公司、律師事務所等a partner in a firm公司合夥人 note at organization  topic at business
firm

adjective¹

1solid/strong硬;強壯VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, feel, look, seem牢固;感覺結實;看上去牢固;好像結實remain, stay保持結實Exercise is important if you want your muscles to stay firm.如果你想保持結實,鍛煉很重要。make sth使⋯結實Use extra stuffing to make the cushions firmer.再添些填充料讓墊子硬一點兒。keep sth使⋯保持強健exercises to keep your muscles firm使肌肉保持強健的運動ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常堅固
firm

adjective²

2not likely to change不易改變VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe, sound堅定;聽起來堅定hold, remain, stand很堅決;立場堅定Jo held firm: nothing else would do.喬很堅決:其他都不行。We stand firm on these principles.對於這些原則我們立場很堅定。ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常堅定PREPOSITIONwith對⋯堅決I have always been quite firm with my children.我對自己的孩子向來頗為嚴格。

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