resolve

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈzɒlv/ AmE /rɪˈzɑːlv/

verb / noun en → es

past resolved pp resolved ing resolving

1 DECIDE [transitive] B1

to make a decision to do something or to stop doing something

decidir, resolver hacer algo / dejar de hacer algo

  • resolve to do sth

Collocations resolve a problem · resolve an issue

  • She resolved never to speak to him again.

    Ella decidió no hablarle nunca más.

2 SOLVE [transitive] B1

to find a solution for a problem or difficulty

resolver, solucionar

  • resolve sth

Collocations resolve a conflict · resolve a dispute

  • They were able to resolve the disagreement.

    Lograron resolver la desavenencia.

3 DETERMINE [transitive] B2

to find out or decide something by considering all the facts and information available

determinar, establecer

  • resolve sth

Collocations resolve a question · resolve an issue

  • The committee resolved the matter.

    El comité determinó el asunto.

1 RESOLUTION [noun] B1

a decision to do something or a determination to deal with a problem

resolución, decisión

Phrasal verbs

resolve into TRANSFORM C1

transformarse en

  • The argument resolved itself into a shouting match.

    El debate se transformó en una discusión acalorada.

resolve out of QUIT C1

decidirse a dejar de hacer algo

  • He resolved out of drinking.

    Decidió dejar de beber.