固める

to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)

to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate

to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence)

to fortify; to reinforce; to support

to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)

in the form に身をかためる

to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise

to tie tightly; to fasten

to hold a bow fully drawn