0 to solve or end a problem or difficulty: --
1 to make a decision formally or with determination: --
[ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves.
[ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action.
[ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again.
2 strong determination: --
to weaken/strengthen/test someone's resolve
3 to solve or end a problem or difficulty: --
The couple resolved their differences.
4 to make a determined decision: --
[ + to infinitive ] I resolved to run a mile a day.
[ + that clause ] They resolved that they would never argue over money.
5 strong determination: --
The experience increased her resolve to change careers.
Ventilation was required for four days after the operation, after which the pulmonary edema had resolved.
Disagreements were resolved in favor of the primary coder.
Transcripts that were difficult to score were reviewed by both coders and resolved by conference.
Exact agreement was 83%; disagreements were resolved by conferencing.
Children with good executive function skills are diligent, well organized, disciplined in completing tasks, and strategic in their approach to resolving problems.
Analytically speaking, there is a host of problems that demand to be resolved prior to starting up.
Disputes over the amount of compensation, cash or trade liberalization, can be resolved if necessary through arbitration.
Where expert views are not resolved, assumptions, uncertainties, and risks should be clearly presented.
