firm up
Third Person
firms up
Present Participle
firming up
Past Tense
firmed up
Past Participle
firmed up
1
to make a plan, agreement, or decision more definite or secure
- The team needs to firm up the details of the project before the presentation.
- We must firm the arrangements up quickly for the conference.
- They are working to firm up a deal with the new supplier.
- They need to firm the details up before finalizing the project.
- Let's firm up the schedule for the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
2
to make a soft or unstable substance become more solid or stable
- The custard will firm up as it cools.
- Allow the concrete to firm up before removing the mold.
- The chocolate will firm up in the fridge after you pour it into the mold.
- You can firm the dough up in the freezer for a few minutes to make it easier to handle.
- The gelatin should be left to firm up in the refrigerator.