firm up
Verb
Meaning
arrange firmly
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I wish to say to you that the life of an enlightened people and a vibrant nation cannot be measured by the life of an individual. A successful person is one who manages to lay down a new stone, a brick that would help firm up his nation's existence.
firm up one's plans
According to former Mayor Mohamed Ahmed Nur, the initiative also aims to help the authorities firm up on security and resolve housing ownership disputes.
After coagulation, the curd is cut into large, 1"–2" pieces, and left to sit so the curds firm up in a process known as healing.
And although Republicans are largely on track to retain most of the legislative seats they still hold, Washington continues to firm up its status as a one-party state; the only real question is how extensive Democratic dominance will be in Olympia.
And pull the eggs out of the simmering water a little sooner than you might suspect – they will continue to firm up in their own heat.