resolve

Universal Words verb, noun verb (written) 1 [VN] to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty: to resolve an issue / a dispute / a conflict / a crisis * Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. * Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. * Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. 2 ~ (on sth / on doing sth) to make a firm decision to do sth: [Vtoinf] He resolved not to tell her the truth. * [V(that)] She resolved (that) she would never see him again. * [V] We had resolved on making an early start. 3 (of a committee, meeting, etc.) to reach a decision by means of a formal vote: [Vthat] It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority. * [Vtoinf] The Supreme Council resolved to resume control over the national press. PHRASALVERBS resolve into sth