As a Noun: 1. The act of choosing to do something, usually after you have thought carefully about the other possibilities. English = decision. 2. A firm decision to do something or the determination to do something. English = resolution. 3. A formal decision to do something which is passed at a meeting by means of a vote. English = resolution. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To choose to do something, usually after you have thought carefully about the other possibilities. English = decide. 2. To make a firm decision to do something. A formal sign. Formal English = resolve. 3. To make a formal decision to do something at a meeting by means of a vote. English = resolve, make a resolution, pass a resolution.