Describe finding a solution to a conflict or problem.
The idea
Use resolve directly with a problem, dispute or issue. Its past form is resolved.
Examples
- The neighbours resolved the dispute by talking calmly.
- Our team resolved the issue before the meeting.
- A mediator helped them resolve their disagreement.
- The technician is resolving a problem with the printer.
- We still need to resolve the question of funding.
- The complaint was resolved after the shop offered a refund.
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Do not add to before the problem: say resolve the issue.
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Choose the correct answer. The committee ___ the dispute yesterday. (resolved / resolves)
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resolved
resolved fits the completed action yesterday.
Choose the correct answer. They hope to ___ the problem soon. (resolve / resolved)
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resolve
resolve follows to in this expression of hope.
Choose the correct answer. The issue was ___ by a specialist. (resolved / resolving)
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resolved
resolved completes the passive construction after was.
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Choose the correct answer. The committee ___ the dispute yesterday. (resolved / resolves)
Choose the correct answer. They hope to ___ the problem soon. (resolve / resolved)
Choose the correct answer. The issue was ___ by a specialist. (resolved / resolving)
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