firm up

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌfɜːm ˈʌp/
US: /ˌfɜːrm ˈʌp/

  1. To make something stronger or more definite.

    1. Let's firm up our plans for the weekend soon.
    2. We need to firm up the details of the contract before signing it to ensure that it's legally binding.

  2. To become more solid or stable.

    1. The jelly needs to firm up in the fridge.
    2. The housing market is starting to firm up after a period of decline demonstrating increased stability.

Synonyms

confirm strengthen solidify stabilize
firm up transitive-verb

  1. To confirm something that was previously uncertain.

    1. I'll firm up the booking tomorrow.
    2. Have you managed to firm up the arrangements for the conference next month already so that the organizers can plan the schedule?
firm up intransitive-verb

  1. To become more determined or resolute.

    1. He needs to firm up his resolve.
    2. After the setback, the team had to firm up its determination to win the championship showing renewed focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "firm up" in English means: To make something stronger or more definite., To become more solid or stable..

The phonetic transcription of "firm up" is /ˌfɜːm ˈʌp/ in British English and /ˌfɜːrm ˈʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "firm up": confirm, strengthen, solidify, stabilize.

Example usage of "firm up": "Let's firm up our plans for the weekend soon.". More examples on the page.