Etymology 1

Noun

1. A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
2. A business enterprise, however organized.
3. A criminal gang

Etymology 2

Adjective

1. steadfast, secure, hard (in position)
2. fixed (in opinion)
3. solid, rigid (material state)

Verb

1. To make firm or strong; fix securely.
2. To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
3. To become firm; stabilise.
4. To improve after decline.
5. Aust. To shorten (of betting odds).