1having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure:the bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard
solidly in place and stable:no building can stand without firm foundations figurativehe was unable to establish the shop on a firm financial footing
having steady but not excessive power or strength:you need a firm grip on the steering
showing resolute determination and strength of character:parents should be firm with children and not give in to their demands
2strongly felt and unlikely to change:he retains a firm belief in the efficacy of prayer
steadfast and constant:we became firm friends
decided upon and fixed or definite:she had no firm plans for the next day
(of a currency, shares, etc.) having a steady value or price which is more likely to rise than fall:the pound was firm against the dollar
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Universal
in a resolute and determined manner:the Chancellor has held firm to tough economic policiesshe will stand firm against the government’s proposal
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Universal
make more solid or resilient:how can I firm up a sagging bustline?
fix (a plant) securely in the soil:don’t tread around bushes to firm them
make (an agreement or plan) explicit and definite:the agreements still have to be firmed up
[no object] (of a price) rise slightly to reach a level considered secure:he believed house prices would firm by the end of the year [with complement]:the shares firmed 15p to 620p
be on firm ground
be sure of one’s facts or secure in one’s position.
a firm hand
strict discipline or control:children need a firm hand from day one
