LEARNit Dictionary
firm
noun
/fɜːm/
UK
/fɜːrm/
US
B2
1
a business or company
شرکت, موسسه, بنگاه
adjective
/fɜːm/
UK
/fɜːrm/
US
B2+
1
B2+
fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape
سفت, محکم
2
B2+
not likely to change
ثابت, استوار, پایدار
a
firm believer
in socialism
a
firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles
She is a
firm favourite with
the children.
We have no
firm evidence
to support the case.
They remained
firm friends
.
3
B2+
strongly fixed in place
محکم, استوار
Stand the fish tank on a firm base.
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.
synonym
secure
4
B2+
strong and steady
محکم, استوار, ثابت
‘No,’ she repeated, her voice firmer this time.
With a
firm grip
on my hand, he pulled me away.
She took a firm hold of my arm.
Her handshake was cool and firm.
Close the hatches with a firm push on the lever.
5
B2+
strong and in control
محکم, استوار, قوی, مسلط
to exercise
firm control/discipline/leadership
Parents must
be firm with
their children.
The company now has a
firm footing
in the marketplace.
This book will give your students a
firm grasp of
English grammar.
We need to keep a
firm grip
on the situation.
6
not lower than another
محکم
The euro remained firm against the dollar, but fell against the yen.
verb
/fɜːm/
UK
/fɜːrm/
US
1
to make something become stronger or harder
محکم کردن, تقویت کردن, استحکام بخشیدن
2
to become steady or rise steadily
محکم شدن, استوار شدن, مستحکم شدن
The company's shares firmed 3p to 696p.