1. plural of firm; business companies or organizations

1. third person singular present of firm; makes or becomes more solid, stable, or resolute

Examples

• Several law firms competed for the high-profile case.
• The consulting firms presented their proposals to the board.
• Many accounting firms hire new graduates each spring.
• Investment firms manage billions of dollars in assets.
• The concrete firms as it dries in the sun.
• She firms her grip on the steering wheel during the storm.
• The coach firms up the team’s defense strategy.