Cement

/sɪˈmɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay that is mixed with water and used in construction to bind bricks, stones, etc.

The workers mixed the cement with sand and water to create a strong concrete mixture.

Concrete, mortar, or other binding material used in construction.

The foundation of the building was laid with high-quality cement.

verb

To bind or stick together; to establish something firmly.

They decided to cement their partnership with a formal agreement.

To settle or establish something firmly in a position.

The team's victory helped cement their status as the best in the league.

Latin 'caementum' meaning 'stone chippings'.

gradually cementing relationships:

Slowly establishing strong connections with others.

cement the deal:

To finalize an agreement or contract.

cement one's position:

To make one's position more secure or established.

To fix or repair something.

I need to cement that leak in the roof before it rains.

To make a relationship stronger.

They went on a trip to cement their relationship.