resolves
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈzɑɫvz// re·solves
v. to find a solution to a problem or to make a firm decision to do something.
v. to find a solution to a problem, dispute, or contentious matter; to decide firmly on a course of action.
The manager resolves the customer's complaint quickly.
The mediator helps both parties until they find a way that resolves the conflict fairly.
A skilled diplomat resolves international tensions by addressing the underlying grievances of each nation rather than merely treating the surface symptoms of the dispute.
Usage
The verb is transitive when meaning 'to solve' and often takes a 'that' clause when meaning 'to decide'.
Pitfall
He resolves to goingHe resolves to goWhen expressing a firm decision, the verb is followed by a to-infinitive, not a gerund.