resolve *** re·solve

resolve *** re·solve
[rɪ'zɒlv] frm
1. n
(resoluteness) risolutezza

to make a resolve to do sth — risolversi a fare qc

2. vt
1) (sort out) risolvere

the only way to resolve the problem — l'unico modo di risolvere il problema

2)

(decide) to resolve to do sth/that — decidere di fare qc/che

the committee resolved against appointing him — il comitato ha deliberato contro la sua nomina


English-Italian dictionary. 2013.

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