afianzar

v.

1 to reinforce.

2 to consolidate.

3 to secure, to make secure, to reinforce, to ensure.

Elsa afianza las velas Elsa secures the sails.

4 to bail, to give a guarantee for, to give guarantee for, to bond.

Ricardo afianzó al preso Richard bailed the prisoner.

5 to base, to found.

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afianzar

Conjugation model [REALIZAR], like realizar

► verbo transitivo

1 (sujetar) to strengthen, reinforce

2 figurado to support, back

■ afianzaron el régimen they supported the regime

3 (dar fianza) to stand bail for

► verbo pronominal afianzarse

1 (estabilizarse) to steady oneself

2 (convencerse) to become surer, become more convinced

■ se afianzó en sus convicciones he became more convinced that he was right

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1. VT

1) (=reforzar) to strengthen, secure; (=sostener) to support, prop up; (fig) (=apoyar) to support, back

2) (Com) (=avalar) to guarantee, vouch for; (=ser fiador) to stand surety for

2.

See:

afianzarse

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1.

verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate

afianzó un pie en la cornisa — he got a firm foothold on the ledge

2.

afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated

se fue afianzando en esa convicción — he became more and more convinced of it

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= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.

Ex. We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.

Ex. This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.

Ex. He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.

Ex. Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.

Ex. 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.

Ex. The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.

Ex. Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.

Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.

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* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.

* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.

* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.

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1.

verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate

afianzó un pie en la cornisa — he got a firm foothold on the ledge

2.

afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated

se fue afianzando en esa convicción — he became more and more convinced of it

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= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.

Ex: We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.

Ex: This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.

Ex: He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.

Ex: Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.

Ex: 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.

Ex: The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.

Ex: Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.

Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.

* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.

* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.

* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.

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afianzar [A4 ]

vt

‹prestigio/relación› to consolidate

para afianzar su posición en la empresa to consolidate her position in the firm

las tareas sirven para afianzar lo explicado en clase the purpose of the homework is to reinforce o consolidate what has been taught in class

esta novela lo ha afianzado como escritor this novel has consolidated his reputation as a writer

afianzó un pie en la cornisa he got a firm foothold on the ledge

■ afianzarse

v pron

«prestigio/sistema» to consolidate itself, to become consolidated

se fue afianzando cada vez más en esa convicción he became more and more convinced of it

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afianzar (conjugate afianzar) verbo transitivo ‹posición/postura› to consolidate
afianzarse verbo pronominal [prestigio/sistema] to become consolidated
afianzar verbo transitivo to strengthen, reinforce
'afianzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurar
English:
bond

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afianzar

♦ vt

1. [construcción] to reinforce;

afianzaron los cimientos they reinforced the foundations

2. [posición] to make secure;

[relación] to consolidate;

afianzó el pie en el escalón he steadied his foot on the step;

la empresa ha afianzado su liderazgo en el sector the company has consolidated its market leadership;

el tratado afianza las relaciones entre los dos países the treaty consolidates relations between the two countries

♦ See also the pronominal verb afianzarse

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afianzar

v/t fig

strengthen

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afianzar {21} vt

1) : to secure, to strengthen

2) : to guarantee, to vouch for

♦ See also the reflexive verb afianzarse