firm up
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To make a plan, deal, or body part stronger and more certain.
"We need to firm up the details of the contract before the meeting on Friday."
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GM Joe Schoen on the 2026 NFL Draft | Giants Huddle | New York Giants
New York Giants · 6:36
So, the ability to firm up the inside

The Best Chicken Pie You’ll Ever Make
Fallow · 12:18
for a little bit just to firm up nicely.

12 Recipes & Ideas to Cook This May | Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver · 43:04
You can see the egg starting to firm up,

America’s #1 Burger is Served at NYC’s Best New Bar | On The Line | Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit · 2:26
really firm up because we're going to pan base

This Restaurant Earned a Michelin Star in Just 9 Months | On The Line | Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit · 12:36
to firm up before we put it in the oven.