firm

UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/

Translations

firmnoun
firms
pl
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
The firm hired new employees to expand its operations.
Фирма наняла новых сотрудников для расширения своей деятельности.
The firm of the mattress provides good support for the back.
Твёрдость матраса обеспечивает хорошую поддержку для спины.
firmverb
firmed
Past Simple
firmed
Past Participle
firming
Gerund
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɝːm/
The company needs to firm its position in the market.
Компании нужно укреплять свои позиции на рынке.
Additional translations
firmadjective
firmer
Comp.
firmest
Super.
UK
/fɜːm/
US
/fɜrm/
He gave a firm handshake.
Он пожал руку твердо.
She made a firm decision to move forward.
Она приняла решительное решение двигаться вперед.
The table has a firm base.
У стола устойчивая основа.
He has a firm grip on the situation.
Он крепко держит ситуацию под контролем.
firmadverb
Used (chiefly informally) to mean "securely or steadfastly", e.g., "hold firm".

Definitions

firmnoun
A business organization, such as a corporation or partnership, that sells goods or services.
The law firm specializes in corporate law and has clients all over the country.
A group of people who work together for a common purpose, often in a professional context.
The architectural firm won an award for their innovative building designs.
(British slang) A gang of football supporters, especially one notorious for hooliganism.
Police were on alert for clashes between rival firms after the derby match.
firmverb
To make something physically solid or stable.
She firmed the soil around the base of the plant to ensure it was secure.
To strengthen or solidify a position or situation.
The company firmed its market position by acquiring a smaller competitor.
To become steady, solid, or less likely to decline.
Share prices firmed in late afternoon trading.
firmadjective
Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for her back.
Strongly felt and unlikely to change; resolute.
He was firm in his decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Securely fixed in place; not likely to move or be displaced.
The tent was held firm by the stakes driven deep into the ground.
Having a steady, unwavering quality or character.
She gave a firm handshake, indicating her confidence.
Of a price, market, or currency: steady or rising and unlikely to decline.
Share prices remained firm throughout the morning session.
(of flesh or muscles) Not soft or flabby; taut and strong to the touch.
Regular exercise kept her arms firm and well-toned.
firmadverb
In a secure, steady, or resolute manner; steadfastly.
Despite mounting pressure, the committee stood firm on its decision.