resolve
US /rɪˈzɑːlv/
Definition
bring to an end; settle conclusively
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The customer service team worked diligently to resolve the billing issue before the weekend.
Word Family
Synonyms
- settlea long wooden bench with a back
- fixinformal terms for a difficult situation
- handlethe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Collocations
- Easy resolve a minor misunderstandingto settle or solve a problem regarding a minor misunderstanding
- Medium resolve customer service issues promptlyto settle or solve a problem regarding customer service issues promptly
- Hard resolve conflicting statutory interpretations conclusivelyto settle or solve a problem regarding conflicting statutory interpretations conclusively
- Very Hard strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversityto strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversity, meaning to make strong or stronger
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.