Making Tough Choices

(of a meeting) having enough members present to conduct business or to make official decisions by voting

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

The board meeting could not proceed as scheduled because there was not enough members present to meet the quorum requirement.

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

He works as an engineer for the local railroad company.

to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Feeling unsure, she asked her friends to help her reconsider her career path.

the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it

(usually passive) to send a matter to someone of an authority so that it can be dealt with

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

She made a resolution to finish writing her novel by the end of the year.

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the battalion decided to retreat from the battlefield.

to declare someone guilty or innocent in a court of law

a gear in a vehicle's transmission system used to make it move backward

She shifted into reverse to back out of the parking space.

the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different

approve automatically

a handheld tool that is used for imprinting a name, date, etc. onto a piece of paper

The secretary stamped the document with the company's rubber stamp before filing it.

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls.

to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more

Rather than rushing into an agreement, they decided to sleep on the partnership offer and reconvene later.

unable to choose because there are a lot of choices

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

The hikers followed a straight path through the desert.

to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

She decided to take a chance on the new job offer in a different city.

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

When planning the budget, it is crucial to take unexpected expenses into account to ensure financial stability.

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

When planning the project, we need to take budget constraints into consideration.

to give something adequate amount of thought and consideration before making a decision or forming an opinion about it

to have a specific flavor

The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs.

used to express that one's decision is definite and cannot be changed

a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

In the election, voters felt they had to choose the lesser of two evils, as both candidates had significant flaws.

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

I will think the job offer over during the weekend.

to think about something very carefully before doing it

These foods are potentially dangerous, yet nobody thinks twice before handing them out to their loved ones.

an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening

It’s a toss-up whether we should go to the beach or stay home today.

a severely difficult situation, problem, or question

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

The committee was unanimous in approving the new budget.

unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter

She remained undecided about which college to attend, weighing the pros and cons of each option.

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours.

(in sport or law) used to show that two sides or teams are against each other

The final match of the World Cup was France versus Croatia.

to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action

The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

In the upcoming election, citizens will cast their votes for mayor.

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.

one who is incapable of making any decisions due to fear or uncertainty, particularly in an election

to have a specific weight

The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds.

used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

We were supposed to look after each other, but when push came to shove, it was every man for himself.

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

He's trying to figure out whether he should study abroad or stay in his home country.