the body of members of an organization or group; "they polled their membership"; "they found dissension in their own ranks"; "he joined the ranks of the unemployed"
the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house"
strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope"
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison; "fast friends"
not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground"
possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles"
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer"
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm"
an organization (usually with a commercial bank) that is engaged as a trustee or fiduciary or agent in handling trust funds or estates of custodial arrangements or stock transfers or related services
in conjunction with; combined; "our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage"; "we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together"
in collaboration or cooperation; "this paper was written jointly"