RESOLUTION


Meaning of RESOLUTION in English

res ‧ o ‧ lu ‧ tion W3 AC /ˌrezəˈluːʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun

[ Word Family: verb : ↑ resolve ; noun : ↑ resolution ]

1 . DECISION [countable] a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote

pass/adopt/approve a resolution

The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority.

a resolution calling for a ban on dumping nuclear waste

They have failed to comply with the resolution.

2 . SOLUTION [singular, uncountable] when someone solves a problem, argument, or difficult situation

resolution of

a forum for the resolution of commercial disputes

3 . PROMISE [countable] a promise to yourself to do something ⇨ resolve

resolution to do something

Carol made a resolution to work harder at school.

New Year’s resolution (=a resolution made on January 1st)

4 . DETERMINATION [uncountable] strong belief and determination:

Then, with sudden resolution, she stood up.

5 . CLEAR PICTURE [uncountable and countable] the power of a television, camera, ↑ microscope etc to give a clear picture

high/low resolution (=how clear or unclear the picture is)

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COLLOCATIONS

■ verbs

▪ pass/approve a resolution

The Security Council passed a resolution condemning the country’s aggression.

▪ adopt a resolution (=pass it)

The resolution was adopted by 12 votes to none.

▪ reject a resolution

The National Assembly rejected the resolution.

▪ propose/introduce/put forward a resolution

The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the committee.

▪ table a resolution (=officially propose it)

Siddall tabled a resolution asking for the Board’s approval of the Five Year Business Plan.

▪ vote on a resolution

Are there any comments you wish to make before we vote on this resolution?

▪ a resolution calling for something

We support the EU resolution calling for a ban on the use of these fishing nets.

▪ a resolution condemning something

The UN Security Council tabled a resolution condemning the invasion.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.