resolution

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/
noun 5

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1

(noun.) formal decision taken after a vote

ADJ

draft | formal

joint

The two countries signed a joint resolution to protect the endangered species.

unanimous | ordinary | emergency, special | compromise

affirmative, negative

The committee passed a negative resolution and decided not to approve the new building project.

Security Council, UN, etc.

VERB + RESOLUTION

draft | propose, put forward, table | vote on

adopt, agree, approve, carry, pass

The committee agreed on a resolution to reduce plastic waste in all company offices.

block, reject

RESOLUTION + VERB

be aimed at sth, call for sth

The new resolution aims at reducing plastic waste in our city by next year.

declare sth, proclaim sth

The government passed a resolution proclaiming the country's commitment to environmental protection.

approve sth, authorize sth

The committee passed a resolution authorizing the new budget for next year.

condemn sth

The United Nations passed a resolution condemning the government's human rights violations.

PREP

under (a/the) ~

The new environmental rules were adopted under a UN resolution last year.

~ on

The committee passed a resolution on reducing plastic waste in our city.

2

(noun.) settling a dispute

ADJ

early, quick, rapid | final, ultimate

peaceful

The two countries worked together to find a peaceful resolution to their trade dispute.

satisfactory, successful

conflict, dispute

The two neighbors finally found a peaceful resolution to their dispute about the garden fence.

VERB + RESOLUTION

require

press for

Workers pressed for a quick resolution to the wage dispute with management.

achieve, reach

PREP

~ to

The company finally reached a resolution to the dispute after months of negotiations.

3

(noun.) being firm and determined

ADJ

great

VERB + RESOLUTION

have

show

He showed remarkable resolution when he decided to quit his job and start his own business.

lack

4

(noun.) firm decision to do/not to do sth

ADJ

firm, good | New Year/New Year's

VERB + RESOLUTION

make

She made a resolution to exercise three times a week after her doctor's visit.

keep

5

(noun.) power to give a clear image

ADJ

high

The doctor examined the high-resolution scan to check for any problems.

low | maximum | screen

pixel

The camera takes great photos because it has a high pixel resolution.

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