dissolve - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

dis

solve

Third Person

dissolves

Present Participle

dissolving

Past Tense

dissolved

Past Participle

dissolved

to make a substance one with a liquid

transitive

The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.
She dissolved the sugar in her tea by stirring it vigorously.
The scientist dissolved the powder in the solvent to create a solution for the experiment.
The chef dissolved the gelatin in hot water before adding it to the dessert mixture.

Synonyms:

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

to gradually fade away or disappear

The tension between them seemed to dissolve as they talked things out.
With time, the pain of the loss started to dissolve, replaced by fond memories.
The fear of failure that had plagued her for years started to dissolve as she gained confidence in her abilities.
Over time, the resentment she harbored towards her former friend began to dissolve.
The stress and anxiety of the day dissolved as she settled into a warm bath.

Synonyms:

to come to an end or be annulled

After years of disagreements, the business partnership dissolved.
The political coalition dissolved when key members withdrew their support, leaving the alliance powerless.
Despite their efforts to reconcile, the marriage eventually dissolved, leading to a bitter divorce.
The friendship between the two childhood friends gradually dissolved as they grew apart and pursued different paths in life.

Synonyms:

to break up and stop functioning as a unit

The political party began to dissolve as internal conflicts and disagreements escalated among its members.
The relationship between the neighboring countries started to dissolve as diplomatic negotiations failed to resolve border disputes.
The student council began to dissolve when key members resigned from their positions.
The coalition government started to dissolve when ideological differences among its members became irreconcilable.
The online community started to dissolve after the platform's policy changes alienated many users.

Synonyms:

to formally end an official or business assembly

transitive

After years of declining profits, the company's board of directors voted to dissolve the corporation.
The shareholders voted to dissolve the company's board of directors and appoint new leadership.
The members of the association voted to dissolve the organization after facing financial challenges.
The government decided to dissolve the trade union after it failed to comply with regulations.
The partnership agreement included provisions for how to dissolve the business in the event of a disagreement between the partners.

Synonyms:

to formally annul or end a contractual agreement

transitive

After years of marital strife, they decided to dissolve their marriage and file for divorce.
The business partners agreed to dissolve their partnership amicably, dividing assets and liabilities equally.
Unable to reconcile their differences, the members of the band opted to dissolve the musical partnership.
Despite efforts at reconciliation, the couple ultimately chose to dissolve their marriage.
The political alliance between the two parties began to falter, prompting discussions on whether to dissolve the coalition.

Synonyms:

to introduce a transition between two shots where the first shot gradually fades out while the second shot simultaneously fades in

As the detective entered the dimly lit alley, the scene dissolved into a flashback of the crime scene.
During the climactic sequence, the camera slowly panned across the battlefield before dissolving into a close-up of the protagonist's determined face.
The editor skillfully dissolved into a close-up of the protagonist's face.
The director chose to dissolve into to a serene countryside landscape, emphasizing the protagonist's desire for escape.

to suddenly and uncontrollably transition into an state of intense emotion

The touching moment in the film caused her to dissolve into tears.
When he received the unexpected gift from his children, he dissolved into laughter.
Upon hearing the news of her friend's recovery from illness, she dissolved into a mixture of relief and joy.
The heartfelt speech at the wedding ceremony caused everyone in attendance to dissolve into tears of happiness

to trigger someone to lose control of their emotions

transitive

The heartfelt apology from her estranged friend dissolved her into tears.
His heartwarming gesture of kindness dissolved her into laughter.
The unexpected news of her promotion dissolved him into tears of joy.
The tragic news of her pet's passing dissolved her into uncontrollable sobs.
The heart-wrenching scene in the movie dissolved the entire audience into tears.