established firm
nounUK /ɪˈstæblɪʃt fɜːm/
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃt fɜːrm/
A company that has been around for a long time and is trusted by people.
She got a job at an established firm that has been making shoes for over a hundred years.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A business that is officially registered and legally recognized.
The lawyers confirmed that the established firm could sign the contract.
3. A company with a stable position and a good reputation in its market.
Clients often prefer an established firm over a brand-new startup.
4. A partnership or company that has been in operation long enough to be considered permanent.
After ten years, the small shop had grown into an established firm.