固める

What does 固める mean in English?

1. to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)(v1, vt)
2. to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate(v1, vt)
3. to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence)(v1, vt)
4. to fortify; to reinforce; to support(v1, vt)
5. to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)(v1, vt)
6. to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise(v1, vt)
7. to tie tightly; to fasten(v1, vt)
8. to hold a bow fully drawn(v1, vt)