DISSOLVE


Meaning of DISSOLVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪzɒlv ]

( dissolves, dissolving, dissolved)

1.

If a substance dissolves in liquid or if you dissolve it, it becomes mixed with the liquid and disappears.

Heat gently until the sugar dissolves...

Dissolve the salt in a little boiled water.

VERB : V , V n

2.

When an organization or institution is dissolved , it is officially ended or broken up.

The committee has been dissolved...

The King agreed to dissolve the present commission.

VERB : be V-ed , V n

3.

When a parliament is dissolved , it is formally ended, so that elections for a new parliament can be held.

The present assembly will be dissolved on April 30th...

Kaifu threatened to dissolve the Parliament and call an election.

VERB : be V-ed , V n

4.

When a marriage or business arrangement is dissolved , it is officially ended.

The marriage was dissolved in 1976.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed

5.

If something such as a problem or feeling dissolves or is dissolved , it becomes weaker and disappears.

His new-found optimism dissolved...

Lenny still could not dissolve the nagging lump of tension in his chest.

= dissipate

VERB : V , V n

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