-
1 make firmer
• lujittaa -
2 tighten up
1. transitive verb1) anziehen; (retighten) nachziehen2) (make stricter) verschärfen [Gesetze, Bestimmungen, Kontrollen]2. intransitive verbtighten up security — die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verschärfen
tighten up on security/drunken driving — die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verschärfen/bei Trunkenheit am Steuer schärfer durchgreifen
* * *I. vt▪ to \tighten up up ⇆ sthto \tighten up up one's muscles die Muskeln straffen2. (make stricter) etw verschärfento \tighten up up the law on advertising strengere Verordnungen in der Werbung einführenII. vi1. (introduce stricter regime) schärfere Maßnahmen ergreifenit's time we \tighten uped up around here es ist an der Zeit, hier ein strengeres Regime einzuführen▪ to \tighten up up on sth etw einschränken* * *1. vi1)See:= tighten2) (in discipline) strenger werden, härter durchgreifen2. vt sep1)See:= tighten2) organization, procedure straffen; discipline, controls verschärfen* * *1. transitive verb1) anziehen; (retighten) nachziehen2) (make stricter) verschärfen [Gesetze, Bestimmungen, Kontrollen]2. intransitive verbtighten up on security/drunken driving — die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verschärfen/bei Trunkenheit am Steuer schärfer durchgreifen
-
3 قوى
قَوَّى \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. strengthen: to make or become stronger: We must strengthen this fence - it’s going to break. reinforce: to make stronger (by adding men or strong material): The guard was reinforced with six more men. \ See Also دعم (دَعَّمَ) \ قَوَّى \ toughen: to make or become tough. \ See Also قوي (قَوِيَ) \ قَوَّى العزيمة \ encourage: to give courage to; urge, with help or advice: I encouraged my son to learn to swim. Our players were encouraged by their success. \ See Also شجع (شَجَّعَ) -
4 cement
قَوَّى \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. strengthen: to make or become stronger: We must strengthen this fence - it’s going to break. reinforce: to make stronger (by adding men or strong material): The guard was reinforced with six more men. \ See Also دعم (دَعَّمَ) -
5 reinforce
قَوَّى \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. strengthen: to make or become stronger: We must strengthen this fence - it’s going to break. reinforce: to make stronger (by adding men or strong material): The guard was reinforced with six more men. \ See Also دعم (دَعَّمَ) -
6 strengthen
قَوَّى \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. strengthen: to make or become stronger: We must strengthen this fence - it’s going to break. reinforce: to make stronger (by adding men or strong material): The guard was reinforced with six more men. \ See Also دعم (دَعَّمَ) -
7 tighten up
vtto \tighten up sth <-> up1) ( make firmer) etw fester ziehen;to \tighten up up one's muscles die Muskeln straffen2) ( make stricter) etw verschärfen;to \tighten up up the law on advertising strengere Verordnungen in der Werbung einführen vi1) ( introduce stricter regime) schärfere Maßnahmen ergreifen;it's time we \tighten uped up around here es ist an der Zeit, hier ein strengeres Regime einzuführen;to \tighten up up on sth etw einschränken -
8 ujędrniać
The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > ujędrniać
-
9 durcir
durcir [dyʀsiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verb[+ attitude] to harden ; [+ contrôle, embargo, sanctions] to tighten2. intransitive verb► se durcirreflexive verb[sol, colle, visage, attitude, ton] to harden ; [conflit] to become more serious* * *dyʀsiʀ
1.
1) ( rendre dur) [sécheresse, froid] to harden [sol, pâte]2) ( rendre sévère) [maquillage] to harden [traits]3) ( radicaliser) to harden [position]; to intensify [mouvement de grève]
2.
verbe intransitif [argile] to harden; [ciment, colle] to set; [pain] to go hard; [artères] to harden
3.
se durcir verbe pronominal [argile, artères] to harden; [ton, régime] to become harsher; [conflit] to intensify* * *dyʀsiʀ1. vt2. vi* * *durcir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( rendre dur) [sécheresse, froid] to harden [sol, pâte];2 ( rendre sévère) [maquillage] to harden [traits];3 ( radicaliser) to harden [position]; to intensify [mouvement de grève]; durcir sa politique en matière de to take a harder line on.B vi [argile] to harden; [ciment, colle] to set; [pain] to go hard; [artères] to harden; durcir à l'air [colle] to set in (the) air; ciment qui durcit vite quick-setting cement.C se durcir vpr1 [argile, artères] to harden; à ces mots, son visage se durcit at these words, his/her face hardened;2 ( se radicaliser) [ton, attitude] to become harsher; [régime] to become harsher; [mouvement, conflit] to intensify.[dyrsir] verbe transitif————————[dyrsir] verbe intransitif————————se durcir verbe pronominal intransitif[personne] to harden oneself[cœur] to become hard -
10 lujittaa
yks.nom. lujittaa; yks.gen. lujitan; yks.part. lujitti; yks.ill. lujittaisi; mon.gen. lujittakoon; mon.part. lujittanut; mon.ill. lujitettiincement (verb)confirm (verb)consolidate (verb)fortify (verb)reinforce (verb)secure (verb)strengthen (verb)* * *• cement• reinforce• solidify• strengthen• stabilise• stiffen• thicken• secure• harden• starch• fortify• make firmer• consolidate• conjoin• confirm• amalgamate -
11 لحم
لَحَمَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. solder: to join or repair with solder. weld: to join two pieces of metal, by melting their edges while pressing them together. -
12 وثق
وَثَّقَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. \ وَثِقَ بِـ \ count on: to depend safely on; trust: Can we count on you to help?. depend: to put one’s trust in: You can depend on him to keep his promises. rely: (with on) to depend on; trust: You can rely on her not to be late. trust: to have faith in; treat as honest and dependable: I trust my bank (to look after my money). \ See Also اعْتَمَدَ عَلَى -
13 cement
إِسْمِنْت \ cement: a grey powder (made from burnt lime) that hardens when mixed with water, used esp. in building. \ ثَبَّتَ (أو أَلْصَقَ) بالإسمنت \ cement: to cover or join with cement: Bricks are cemented together to form a wall. \ سَمْنَتَ \ cement. \ See Also مَلَّطَ بالإسمَنْت \ وَثَّقَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. -
14 cement
لَحَمَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. solder: to join or repair with solder. weld: to join two pieces of metal, by melting their edges while pressing them together. -
15 solder
لَحَمَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. solder: to join or repair with solder. weld: to join two pieces of metal, by melting their edges while pressing them together. -
16 weld
لَحَمَ \ cement: to join firmly; make firmer: His kindness to me cemented our friendship. solder: to join or repair with solder. weld: to join two pieces of metal, by melting their edges while pressing them together. -
17 fortalecer
v.to strengthen.El alimento fortaleció a los bebés The food strengthened the babies.La convivencia fortaleció los lazos The retreat strengthened the bonds.* * *1 to fortify, strengthen1 to strengthen, become stronger* * *verbto fortify, strengthen* * *1. VT1) (=reforzar) [+ músculos, uña] to strengthen2) [+ divisa, sistema, posición] to strengthen2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <organismo/músculos> to strengthen, make... strongerb) <relación/amistad> to strengthenc) (Mil) ( reforzar) to reinforce2.fortalecerse v pron organismo/músculo to get stronger; espíritu to grow stronger* * *= boost, strengthen, empower, fortify, invigorate, bring + strength, beef up, cement, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, buff up.Ex. If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.Ex. He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex. Literacy empowers people and can be a force for peace.Ex. Must she fortify herself with an arsenal of stratagems in order to survive?.Ex. This is a national project aimed at invigorating the rural economy through the introduction of agricultural and related technologies to farmers.Ex. A shift of emphasis from facts to people brings strength and purpose to library operations.Ex. The author advocates that the Canadian LA needs rehashing and beefing up = El autor postula que la Asociación de Bibliotecarios Canadiense necesita reestructurarse y fortalecerse.Ex. An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.Ex. Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex. As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.----* fortalecer el ego = provide + ego boost.* fortalecer la confianza = bolster + confidence, boost + Posesivo + confidence.* fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.* fortalecer los cimientos = strengthen + foundations.* fortalecer los lazos = strengthen + links.* fortalecerse = draw + strength from, take + heart, gain + strength.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <organismo/músculos> to strengthen, make... strongerb) <relación/amistad> to strengthenc) (Mil) ( reforzar) to reinforce2.fortalecerse v pron organismo/músculo to get stronger; espíritu to grow stronger* * *= boost, strengthen, empower, fortify, invigorate, bring + strength, beef up, cement, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, buff up.Ex: If the title is selected by a book club this helps boost the print-run and overall sales.
Ex: He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex: Literacy empowers people and can be a force for peace.Ex: Must she fortify herself with an arsenal of stratagems in order to survive?.Ex: This is a national project aimed at invigorating the rural economy through the introduction of agricultural and related technologies to farmers.Ex: A shift of emphasis from facts to people brings strength and purpose to library operations.Ex: The author advocates that the Canadian LA needs rehashing and beefing up = El autor postula que la Asociación de Bibliotecarios Canadiense necesita reestructurarse y fortalecerse.Ex: An in-house bulletin may serve to cement firm relationships with the library's personnel.Ex: Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex: As a general rule, you can ' buff up' your look by making your shoulders seem wider and your waist narrower.* fortalecer el ego = provide + ego boost.* fortalecer la confianza = bolster + confidence, boost + Posesivo + confidence.* fortalecer la relación = strengthen + links.* fortalecer los cimientos = strengthen + foundations.* fortalecer los lazos = strengthen + links.* fortalecerse = draw + strength from, take + heart, gain + strength.* * *fortalecer [E3 ]vt1 ‹organismo/músculos› to strengthen, make … strongerun ejercicio para fortalecer los muslos an exercise to tone up the thighs o to strengthen the thigh muscles2 ‹espíritu›una lectura para fortalecer el espíritu reading matter that is spiritually uplifting3 ‹relación/amistad› to strengthen4 ( Mil) (reforzar) to reinforce, strengthen1 «organismo/músculo» to get stronger2 «espíritu» to grow stronger* * *
fortalecer ( conjugate fortalecer) verbo transitivo ‹organismo/músculos/amistad› to strengthen
fortalecerse verbo pronominal [organismo/músculo] to get stronger
fortalecer verbo transitivo to fortify, strengthen
' fortalecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reforzar
- endurecer
English:
build up
- spike
- stiffen
- strengthen
- build
- cement
- fortify
* * *♦ vtto strengthen;el acuerdo fortalecerá las relaciones entre los dos países the agreement will strengthen relations between the two countries* * *v/t tb figstrengthen* * *fortalecer {53} vt: to strengthen, to fortify* * *fortalecer vb to strengthen -
18 afianzar
v.1 to reinforce.2 to consolidate.3 to secure, to make secure, to reinforce, to ensure.Elsa afianza las velas Elsa secures the sails.4 to bail, to give a guarantee for, to give guarantee for, to bond.Ricardo afianzó al preso Richard bailed the prisoner.5 to base, to found.* * *1 (sujetar) to strengthen, reinforce2 figurado to support, back3 (dar fianza) to stand bail for1 (estabilizarse) to steady oneself2 (convencerse) to become surer, become more convinced* * *1. VT1) (=reforzar) to strengthen, secure; (=sostener) to support, prop up; (fig) (=apoyar) to support, back2) (Com) (=avalar) to guarantee, vouch for; (=ser fiador) to stand surety for2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate2.afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated* * *= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.Ex. We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.Ex. This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.Ex. He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex. Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.Ex. 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.Ex. The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.Ex. Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.----* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.* * *1.verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate2.afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated* * *= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.Ex: We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.
Ex: This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.Ex: He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex: Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.Ex: 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.Ex: The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.Ex: Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.* * *afianzar [A4 ]vt‹prestigio/relación› to consolidatepara afianzar su posición en la empresa to consolidate her position in the firmlas tareas sirven para afianzar lo explicado en clase the purpose of the homework is to reinforce o consolidate what has been taught in classesta novela lo ha afianzado como escritor this novel has consolidated his reputation as a writerafianzó un pie en la cornisa he got a firm foothold on the ledge«prestigio/sistema» to consolidate itself, to become consolidatedse fue afianzando cada vez más en esa convicción he became more and more convinced of it* * *
afianzar ( conjugate afianzar) verbo transitivo ‹posición/postura› to consolidate
afianzarse verbo pronominal [prestigio/sistema] to become consolidated
afianzar verbo transitivo to strengthen, reinforce
' afianzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurar
English:
bond
* * *♦ vt1. [construcción] to reinforce;afianzaron los cimientos they reinforced the foundations2. [posición] to make secure;[relación] to consolidate;afianzó el pie en el escalón he steadied his foot on the step;la empresa ha afianzado su liderazgo en el sector the company has consolidated its market leadership;el tratado afianza las relaciones entre los dos países the treaty consolidates relations between the two countries* * *v/t figstrengthen* * *afianzar {21} vt1) : to secure, to strengthen2) : to guarantee, to vouch for -
19 firme
adj.1 firm.2 solid.3 resolute.¡firmes! (military) attention!4 single-minded, firm.5 secure, strong, firm.adv.hard.mantenerse firme en to hold fast tose mantuvo firme en su actitud he refused to give way, he stood his groundm.road surface.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: firmar.* * *► adjetivo1 (estable) firm, steady2 (color) fast1 (pavimento) road surface► adverbio1 hard\de firme harden firme firmestar en lo firme to be in the right¡firmes! MILITAR attention!mantenerse firme figurado to hold one's ground* * *adj.1) firm2) secure3) steady* * *1. ADJ1) [mesa, andamio] steady; [terreno] firm, solid2) [paso] firm, steady; [voz] firm; [mercado, moneda] steady; [candidato] strong3) [amistad, apoyo] firm, strong; [decisión, convicción] firmestar en lo firme — † to be in the right
4) [sentencia] final5) (Mil)¡firmes! — attention!
ponerse firmes — to come o stand to attention
2.ADV hard3.SM (Aut) road surfacefirme del suelo — (Arquit) rubble base (of floor)
* * *I1)a) <escalera/silla/mesa> steadypisar terreno firme — to be on safe o firm o solid ground
con paso/pulso firme — with a firm step/steady hand
de firme — <estudiar/trabajar> hard
b) ( color) fastc) < candidato> strong2) (Mil)en posición de firmes — standing at o (BrE) to attention
3)a) < persona> firmse mantuvo firme — (ante las presiones, el enemigo) she stood her ground
me mantuve firme en mi postura/idea — I stuck o kept to my position/idea
b) (delante del n) <creencia/convicción> firmIImasculino road surface* * *= firm [firmer -comp., firmest -sup.], powerful, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], strong [stronger -comp., strongest -sup.], uncompromising, steadfast, assertive, adamant, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], uncompromised, staunch [stanch, -USA], rock solid, unswerving, toned.Ex. Full consideration of the above factors should form a firm basis for the design of an effective thesaurus or list of subject headings.Ex. Because DOBIS/LIBIS integrates the authority files into the cataloguing process, it provides a unique and very powerful authority file facility.Ex. Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex. In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.Ex. He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex. I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex. The point is that even our most adamant, conservative faculty members are slowly dribbling in and saying, 'Could you add our name to your selective dissemination of information service?'.Ex. While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.Ex. This article reviews the work of Professor Kaula, the staunch crusader of librarianship in India.Ex. The numbers in the ad, which are quite eye-opening, are rock-solid.Ex. His mistaken assumption that cult heroes are supermen, and his unswerving devotion to an empirical testing of the play impose significant limitations on his account.Ex. If you are shorter or have very nice toned legs without veins, scars or dark hair, I say take the skirt up a few inches if you want.----* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.* con pie firme = sure-footed.* en tierra firme = on dry land.* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.* permanecer firm = stay in + place.* poco firme = tenuous, rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* senos firmes y de punta = pert breasts.* sobre suelo firme = on firm footing.* terreno firme = safe ground, solid ground.* tierra firme = solid ground.* * *I1)a) <escalera/silla/mesa> steadypisar terreno firme — to be on safe o firm o solid ground
con paso/pulso firme — with a firm step/steady hand
de firme — <estudiar/trabajar> hard
b) ( color) fastc) < candidato> strong2) (Mil)en posición de firmes — standing at o (BrE) to attention
3)a) < persona> firmse mantuvo firme — (ante las presiones, el enemigo) she stood her ground
me mantuve firme en mi postura/idea — I stuck o kept to my position/idea
b) (delante del n) <creencia/convicción> firmIImasculino road surface* * *= firm [firmer -comp., firmest -sup.], powerful, sound [sounder -comp., soundest -sup.], strong [stronger -comp., strongest -sup.], uncompromising, steadfast, assertive, adamant, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], uncompromised, staunch [stanch, -USA], rock solid, unswerving, toned.Ex: Full consideration of the above factors should form a firm basis for the design of an effective thesaurus or list of subject headings.
Ex: Because DOBIS/LIBIS integrates the authority files into the cataloguing process, it provides a unique and very powerful authority file facility.Ex: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex: In fact, the 1979 index figures show a strong contrast between the hardback and paperback turnovers, with the hardback market being down and the paperback market up.Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.Ex: He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: The point is that even our most adamant, conservative faculty members are slowly dribbling in and saying, 'Could you add our name to your selective dissemination of information service?'.Ex: While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The Gazette advocated uncompromised racial equality and viewed the migration as a weapon against oppression.Ex: This article reviews the work of Professor Kaula, the staunch crusader of librarianship in India.Ex: The numbers in the ad, which are quite eye-opening, are rock-solid.Ex: His mistaken assumption that cult heroes are supermen, and his unswerving devotion to an empirical testing of the play impose significant limitations on his account.Ex: If you are shorter or have very nice toned legs without veins, scars or dark hair, I say take the skirt up a few inches if you want.* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.* con pie firme = sure-footed.* en tierra firme = on dry land.* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.* permanecer firm = stay in + place.* poco firme = tenuous, rocky [rockier -comp., rockiest -sup.].* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* senos firmes y de punta = pert breasts.* sobre suelo firme = on firm footing.* terreno firme = safe ground, solid ground.* tierra firme = solid ground.* * *A1 ‹escalera/silla/mesa› steadyedificar sobre terreno firme to build on solid groundtenemos que asegurarnos de que pisamos terreno firme we must make sure that we're not treading on dangerous groundtener las carnes firmes to have a firm bodyse acercó con paso firme he approached with a determined o firm stepcon pulso firme with a firm o steady handuna oferta en firme a firm offerun fallo a firme an enforceable o executable judgmentde firme hardestudiar de firme to study hard2 (color) fast3 ‹candidato› strongB ( Mil):¡firmes! attention!estaban en posición de firmes they were standing to attentionC1 ‹persona› firmtienes que mostrarte más firme con él you have to be firmer with himse mantuvo firme she remained firm, she stood her ground, she did not waver2 ( delante del n) ‹creencia/convicción› firmsu firme apoyo a los detenidos their firm support for the prisonersroad surfacefirme deslizante slippery surfacela firme the truthte diré la firme I'll be honest with you o I'll tell you the truth* * *
Del verbo firmar: ( conjugate firmar)
firmé es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
firme es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
firmar
firme
firmar ( conjugate firmar) verbo transitivo/intransitivo
to sign
firme adjetivo
1 ‹escalera/silla/mesa› steady;
con paso/pulso firme with a firm step/steady hand;
una oferta en firme a firm offer;
de firme ‹estudiar/trabajar› hard
2 (Mil):◊ ¡firmes! attention!
3
me mantuve firme en mi idea I stuck o kept to my idea
firmar verbo transitivo to sign
firme
I adjetivo
1 firm: se mantuvo firme ante la oposición, she stood firm against the opposition
II m (pavimento de carretera) road surface
III adv (con constancia) firm, firmly, hard
IV excl Mil ¡firmes! attention!
♦ Locuciones: de firme, firm, hard
en firme, definitive
' firme' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hasta
- inquebrantable
- plantarse
- pulso
- roca
- terrestre
- actitud
- enérgico
- paso
- postura
- propósito
- tierra
English:
adamant
- assertive
- deploy
- exploit
- fast
- firm
- govern
- hard
- hold
- land
- name
- secure
- self-assertion
- self-assertive
- shaky
- shore
- solid
- steadfast
- steady
- stiff
- stout
- strong
- surface
- unsteady
- unwavering
- wonky
- attention
- decisive
- definite
- ground
- intention
- march
- sound
- sure
- unbending
- wobbly
* * *♦ adj1. [fuerte, sólido] firm;[andamio, construcción] stable; [pulso] steady; [paso] resolute;tiene unos principios muy firmes she has very firm principles, she's extremely principled;tiene la firme intención de resolver el problema she fully intends to solve the problem, she has every intention of solving the problem;llovió de firme durante varias horas it rained hard for several hours2. [argumento, base] solid;trabaja de firme en el nuevo proyecto she's working full-time on the new project;una respuesta en firme a definite answer;quedamos en firme para el miércoles we are definitely agreed on Wednesday;tenemos un acuerdo en firme para intercambiar información we have a firm agreement to exchange information3. [carácter, actitud] resolute;hay que mostrarse firme con los empleados you have to be firm with the workers;Famponer firme a alguien to bring sb into lineen la posición de firmes standing to attention♦ nmroad surface;firme en mal estado [en letrero] uneven road surface♦ advhard;mantenerse firme en to hold fast to;se mantuvo firme en su actitud he refused to give way, he stood his ground* * *I adj2 MIL:¡ firmes! attention!;poner firme a alguien fig fam take a firm line with s.o.II m pavement, Brroad surfaceIII adv:trabajar firme work hard* * *firme adj1) : firm, resolute2) : steady, stable* * *firme1 adj2. (constante) firmfirme2 n road surface -
20 straffen
I v/t tighten; (Seil etc.) tauten, pull taut; (Handlung etc.) tighten up, tauten; (Organisation) streamline, tighten up; sich (Dat) die Gesichtshaut / den Busen straffen lassen have a facelift / have one’s breasts lifted; der Aufsatz müsste noch etwas gestrafft werden the essay still needs a little tightening up* * *to tense; to tighten* * *strạf|fen ['ʃtrafn]1. vtto tighten; (= spannen) Seil, Leine auch to tauten; (= raffen) Handlung, Darstellung to make more taut, to tighten up2. vrto tighten, to become taut; (Haut) to become smooth; (Busen) to become firm; (= sich aufrichten) to stiffen* * *straf·fen[ˈʃtrafn̩]I. vt▪ etw \straffen to tighten sth2. (kürzen)▪ etw \straffen to shorten stheinen Artikel/Text \straffen to shorten an article/text; (präziser machen) to tighten up an article/text sepII. vr* * *1.transitives Verb1) (spannen) tighten2) (raffen) tighten up <text, procedure, organization, etc.>2.reflexives Verb < person> straighten oneself, draw oneself up; <rope etc.> tighten; <body, back> stiffen; <posture, bearing> straighten* * *A. v/t tighten; (Seil etc) tauten, pull taut; (Handlung etc) tighten up, tauten; (Organisation) streamline, tighten up;sich (dat)die Gesichtshaut/den Busen straffen lassen have a facelift/have one’s breasts lifted;der Aufsatz müsste noch etwas gestrafft werden the essay still needs a little tightening up* * *1.transitives Verb1) (spannen) tighten2) (raffen) tighten up <text, procedure, organization, etc.>2.reflexives Verb < person> straighten oneself, draw oneself up; <rope etc.> tighten; <body, back> stiffen; <posture, bearing> straighten
Страницы
- 1
- 2
См. также в других словарях:
Make Your Own Damn Movie! — Make Your Own Damn Movie!: Secrets of a Renegade Director Author(s) … Wikipedia
firmer chisel — noun a chisel with a thin blade for woodworking • Hypernyms: ↑chisel * * * ˈfərmər noun Etymology: modification of French fermoir, alteration of Middle French formoir chisel, from former to form more at form : a woodworker s hand chisel having a… … Useful english dictionary
firmer chisel — /ferr meuhr/, Carpentry. a narrow bladed chisel for paring and mortising, driven by hand pressure or with a mallet. [1680 90; firmer < F fermoir, b. formoir that which forms (deriv. of former to FORM < L formare) and fermer to make firm ( < L… … Universalium
firmer chisel — fir′mer chis el [[t]ˈfɜr mər[/t]] n. bui a narrow bladed chisel for paring and mortising that is driven by hand pressure or with a mallet • Etymology: 1680–90; firmer < F fermoir, b. formoir that which forms (der. of former to form < L… … From formal English to slang
firmer chisel — /ˈfɜmə tʃɪzəl/ (say fermuh chizuhl) noun a carpenter s chisel with a blade thin in proportion to its width, fixed to the handle by a tang, usually pushed by the hand and not driven with a mallet. {firmer, from French fermoir, blend of formoir… …
harden — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. anneal, fire; steel; congeal, thicken (see hardness); accustom, inure, blunt. See habit, insensibility. Ant., soften. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To make less pervious] Syn. steel, temper, anneal, solidify … English dictionary for students
clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… … Universalium
Cancer — For other uses, see Cancer (disambiguation). Cancer Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
strengthen — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. intensify, add, invigorate, fortify, encourage, confirm, increase, multiply, empower, arm, energize, harden, reactivate, steel, reinforce, brace, buttress, stimulate, sustain, nerve, animate, reanimate, restore, reman,… … English dictionary for students
confirm — v 1. corroborate, verify, authenticate, validate, substantiate; bear out, prove, establish, evidence, give credence to; attest, certify, bear witness to, testify, vouch for; affirm, aver, assure, pledge, promise, guarantee, ensure, secure,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
con|firm´er — con|firm «kuhn FURM», transitive verb. 1. to prove to be true or correct; make certain: »The rumor that there was flooding was confirmed by a news broadcast. 2. to make more certain by putting in writing, by consent, or by encouragement: »He sent … Useful english dictionary
