Collocations for resolution - noun
1. formal decision taken after a vote
ADJ.
draft | formal | joint
a joint US-British resolution
a joint US-British resolution
unanimous | ordinary | emergency, special | compromise | affirmative, negative
(both law) An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed.
(both law) An affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament is needed.
Security Council, UN, etc.
VERB + RESOLUTION
draft | propose, put forward, table | vote on | adopt, agree, approve, carry, pass
The resolution was carried unanimously.
The resolution was carried unanimously.
block, reject
RESOLUTION + VERB
be aimed at sth, call for sth
The resolution called for the resumption of negotiations.
The resolution called for the resumption of negotiations.
declare sth, proclaim sth
a resolution declaring independence
a resolution declaring independence
approve sth, authorize sth
The assembly adopted a resolution approving the scheme.
The assembly adopted a resolution approving the scheme.
condemn sth
a resolution condemning the invasion
a resolution condemning the invasion
PREP.
under (a/the) ~
weapons banned under Resolution 687
weapons banned under Resolution 687
~ on
The General Assembly rejected the resolution on the subject of arms control.
The General Assembly rejected the resolution on the subject of arms control.
2. settling a dispute
ADJ.
early, quick, rapid | final, ultimate | peaceful
Hopes of a peaceful resolution to the conflict were fading.
Hopes of a peaceful resolution to the conflict were fading.
satisfactory, successful | conflict, dispute
methods of conflict resolution
methods of conflict resolution
VERB + RESOLUTION
require | press for
The government is pressing for an early resolution of the hostage crisis.
The government is pressing for an early resolution of the hostage crisis.
achieve, reach
PREP.
~ to
the likelihood of achieving a satisfactory resolution to the problem
the likelihood of achieving a satisfactory resolution to the problem
3. being firm and determined
ADJ.
great
VERB + RESOLUTION
have | show
She showed great resolution in her dealings with management.
She showed great resolution in her dealings with management.
lack
4. firm decision to do/not to do sth
ADJ.
firm, good | New Year/New Year''s
VERB + RESOLUTION
make
I made a New Year resolution to give up smoking.
I made a New Year resolution to give up smoking.
keep
5. power to give a clear image
ADJ.
high
high-resolution graphics
high-resolution graphics
low | maximum | screen | pixel
a monitor capable of a 1,024 by 768 pixel resolution
a monitor capable of a 1,024 by 768 pixel resolution