[rɪˈzɒlv], (Verb)

Definitions:
- settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter)
(e.g: the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days)

- decide firmly on a course of action
(e.g: she resolved to ring Dana as soon as she got home)

- separate or cause to be separated into constituent parts or components
(e.g: alpha-zein is often resolved into two major size components)

- (of something seen at a distance) turn into a different form when seen more clearly
(e.g: the orange light resolved itself into four roadwork lanterns)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘dissolve, disintegrate’ and ‘solve (a problem)’): from Latin resolvere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’

[rɪˈzɒlv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- firm determination to do something
(e.g: she received information that strengthened her resolve)

- a formal resolution by a legislative body or public meeting


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the senses ‘dissolve, disintegrate’ and ‘solve (a problem)’): from Latin resolvere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’