to resolve
Third Person
resolves
Present Participle
resolving
Past Tense
resolved
Past Participle
resolved
1
to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue
transitive
- The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.
- The committee met to resolve the issues raised by the employees.
- Communities hold meetings to resolve issues and enhance local living conditions.
- Employees and managers have resolved various issues through constructive dialogue.
- Negotiators strive to resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions.
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to make a decision with determination
transitive
- After much consideration, she resolved to pursue her dream of starting her own business.
- Despite the challenges ahead, he resolved to overcome them and achieve his goals.
- They resolved to work together to find a solution to the problem.
- In the face of adversity, she resolved to stay strong and persevere.
- After the argument, they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future.
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3
(of a meeting, committee, etc.) to come to a decision through a formal vote
transitive
- After several hours of discussion, the council resolved to approve the proposed law.
- The assembly resolved to reject the motion after voting unanimously against it.
- They resolved to change the regulations following a formal vote during the meeting.
- The team resolved that a postponement of the event was in everyone’s best interest.
- The executive board resolved that the proposal did not meet the necessary requirements.
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4
to clarify or explain something by simplifying it
transitive
- The detective resolved the mystery by piecing together all the clues.
- He resolved the problem by identifying its core issue and simplifying the solution.
- He resolved the confusion by offering a clear and straightforward explanation.
- The author resolved the plot twist by providing a thorough explanation at the end.
- The teacher resolved the difficult concept by breaking it down into simpler terms.
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5
to calculate or work out the solution to a mathematical problem or equation
transitive
- She resolved the equation by applying the quadratic formula.
- He was able to resolve the complex algebraic problem in under five minutes.
- After much effort, he finally resolved the calculus problem.
- He struggled to resolve the equation, but eventually figured it out.
- The teacher showed the class how to resolve the algebraic expressions.
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6
to separate or make clear the individual components of something that are closely connected or adjacent
transitive
- The microscope resolved the tiny cells that were previously invisible to the naked eye.
- The camera resolution was high enough to resolve even the smallest features of the landscape.
- The technician was able to resolve the adjacent lines and improve the image quality.
- The telescope resolved the distinct features of the distant planet.
- The image processor works by resolving the fine details of the photograph.
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to break down a subject, statement, or idea into its simpler parts or fundamental components
transitive
- The philosopher resolved the complex argument into its basic principles.
- She resolved the intricate issue by analyzing each factor individually.
- The lawyer resolved the complicated case into simpler points for the jury to understand.
- He resolved the theory into several key concepts that anyone could grasp.
- By resolving the statement, he clarified the issues and made them easier to address.