resolve (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɒlv/

Definition

To find a solution to a problem or dispute.

Examples

• The committee will meet to resolve the issue of funding.

• She was determined to resolve the conflict between her two best friends.

• We need to resolve this matter before the end of the day.

How to Use resolve

resolve to do something (prepositional phrase)

To make a firm decision to do something. — "I resolve to eat healthier starting tomorrow."

resolve a problem/issue/conflict (collocation)

To find a solution to a problem, issue, or conflict. — "The mediator helped the parties resolve their dispute."

resolve into (prepositional phrase)

To break down or separate into constituent parts. — "Complex molecules can resolve into simpler ones under certain conditions."

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