Solidify Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of SOLIDIFY

1

:

to make (something) solid or hard or to become solid or hard

[+ object]

• Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
• solidified lava

[no object]

• Hot wax solidifies as it cools.

2

:

to make (a plan, project, etc.) stronger and more certain or to become stronger and more certain

[+ object]

• Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
• The international community is working to solidify its alliances.

[no object]

• Their plans have solidified.

— solidification

/səˌlɪdəfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

[noncount]