solidify

1. (transitive)To make solid; convert into a solid body.

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   де́лать твёрдымdélatʹ tvjórdym, сде́лать твёрдымsdélatʹ tvjórdym

   make solid or more solid; cause to solidify

2. (transitive)To concentrate; consolidate, reinforce.

   укреплятьukrepljatʹ

3. (intransitive)To become solid; to freeze, set.

   затвердева́тьzatverdevátʹ, тверде́тьtverdétʹ, затверде́тьzatverdétʹ

   become solid

4. (transitive)To transform an open compound into a closed compound (solid compound).

1. Kalman solidified his control of the country.

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2. Basalt is a type of rock that forms when lava solidifies.

   ruБазальт — это вид горной породы, который образуется при затвердевании лавы. — Wezel

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3. Tom believes that by teaching Mary, he solidifies his own understanding.

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4. Mary finds that discussing topics with Tom helps solidify her knowledge.

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5. The dictator reorganised the country's leadership line-up in order to solidify his power base.

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