resolve

risolvere

Sistemare un problema o un disaccordo in modo che non crei più difficoltà.

In inglese semplice: To deal with a problem or disagreement successfully so it no longer causes trouble.

• We must resolve this problem.
• They resolved their argument before dinner.
• Can the two sides resolve their differences?

Sinonimi: solve, settle, sort out

Espressioni comuni: resolve a problem, resolve a dispute, resolve an issue

decidere, risolversi

Decidere con fermezza di fare qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To decide firmly that you will do something.

• I resolve to work harder.
• She resolved never to return there.
• The council resolved that the park should be protected.

Come si usa: resolve to do something (She resolved to spend less money.); resolve that… (The committee resolved that the building should remain open.)

Sinonimi: decide, determine

Espressioni comuni: resolve to act, resolve to change

chiarire, svelare

Rendere comprensibile qualcosa di difficile da capire, spiegandolo o trovandone la risposta.

In inglese semplice: To make something difficult to understand clear by explaining it or finding its answer.

• This clue may resolve the riddle.
• The historian resolved a mystery about the letter.
• Further evidence should resolve any doubts about its meaning.

Sinonimi: explain, clarify, unravel

Espressioni comuni: resolve a riddle, resolve a mystery, resolve a doubt

determinare, decidere

Portare qualcuno a decidere con fermezza ciò che intende fare.

In inglese semplice: To make someone certain about what they intend to do.

• The news resolved him to act.
• Her words resolved his mind at last.
• That final insult resolved him to leave the village.

Sinonimi: determine, decide

Espressioni comuni: resolve someone, resolve the mind

determinazione, risolutezza

Volontà ferma di fare qualcosa anche quando è difficile.

In inglese semplice: A strong wish to do something, even when it is difficult.

• Her resolve remained strong.
• The setback only strengthened his resolve.
• It took all my resolve to keep going.

Come si usa: resolve to do something (Her resolve to finish the race never weakened.)

Sinonimi: determination, willpower

Contrari: indecision

Espressioni comuni: strong resolve, strengthen someone’s resolve, resolve to succeed, firm resolve