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resolve

US /rɪˈzɑːlv/

verb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung Văn phòng

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

NounNoun
resolve gốc resolution resolvent
VerbVerb
resolve gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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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 misunderstanding
    to settle or solve a problem regarding a minor misunderstanding
  • Medium resolve customer service issues promptly
    to settle or solve a problem regarding customer service issues promptly
  • Hard resolve conflicting statutory interpretations conclusively
    to settle or solve a problem regarding conflicting statutory interpretations conclusively
  • Very Hard strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversity
    to strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversity, meaning to make strong or stronger

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