resolve
verb [ T ]
uk/rɪˈzɒlv/ usto solve or end a problem or disagreement:
resolve a dispute/problem/conflict Lawyers could not resolve the dispute.
resolve differences Legislators are meeting this week to resolve differences in versions of the budget.
formal
to make a decision formally or with determination:
resolve to do sth They resolved to build a business for themselves.
resolve that He resolved that total expenditure will rise 3.3% in real terms in the next year.
resolve
noun [ U ]
uk/rɪˈzɒlv/ usstrong determination:
weaken/strengthen sb's resolve Successful people use setbacks as an opportunity to strengthen their resolve.
test sb's resolve The last three years have tested our resolve.