resolve re‧solve [rɪˈzɒlv ǁ rɪˈzɑːlv, rɪˈzɒːlv] verb
1. [transitive] to find a satisfactory way of settling a disagreement, dispute etc:
• Most pension disputes will be resolved within a year.
2. [intransitive] to make an official decision, especially by voting:
resolve to do something
• The directors have resolved to ask the company to appoint a receiver.
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resolve UK US /rɪˈzɒlv/ verb [T]
► to solve or end a problem or disagreement: resolve a dispute/problem/conflict »
Lawyers could not resolve the dispute.
resolve differences »Legislators are meeting this week to resolve differences in versions of the budget.
► FORMAL to make a decision formally or with determination: resolve to do sth »
They resolved to build a business for themselves.
resolve that »He resolved that total expenditure will rise 3.3% in real terms in the next year.
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resolve UK US /rɪˈzɒlv/ noun [U]
► strong determination: weaken/strengthen sb's resolve »
Successful people use setbacks as an opportunity to strengthen their resolve.
test sb's resolve »The last three years have tested our resolve.
Financial and business terms. 2012.