jell (j l)v. jelled, jell·ing, jells v.intr. 1. To become firm or gelatinous; congeal. See Synonyms at coagulate. 2. To take shape or fall into place; crystallize: A plan of action finally jelled in my mind. v.tr. 1. To cause to become firm or gelatinous. 2. To cause to take shape; make clear and definite; crystallize. [Probably back-formation from jelly.] |
jell, gel [dʒɛl]
vb jells, jelling, jelled, gels gelling, gelled
1. to make or become gelatinous; congeal
2. (intr) to assume definite form his ideas have jelled
n
US an informal word for jelly
[back formation from jelly1]
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