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Decisione, Suggerimento e Obbligo - Prendere una Decisione (quinta parte)

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a fare scelte difficili come "verdict", "retreat" e "settle on".

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quorate
[aggettivo]

(of a meeting) having enough members present to conduct business or to make official decisions by voting

quorate

quorate

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quorum
[sostantivo]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quorum

quorum

Ex: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .È importante raggiungere un **quorum** durante le riunioni per garantire che le decisioni vengano prese con il contributo di un gruppo rappresentativo di stakeholder.
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to unfairly compel someone or a group of people to to accept something such as a decision, rule, etc. quickly

costringere qualcuno a fare qualcosa

costringere qualcuno a fare qualcosa

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to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

riconsiderare

riconsiderare

Ex: The judge agreed to reconsider the verdict in light of the new testimony .Il giudice ha accettato di **riconsiderare** il verdetto alla luce della nuova testimonianza.
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reconsideration
[sostantivo]

the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it

riconsiderazione

riconsiderazione

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(usually passive) to send a matter to someone of an authority so that it can be dealt with

rimettare

rimettare

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resolution
[sostantivo]

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

risoluzione

risoluzione

Ex: He stuck to his resolution of reading one book per month .Ha mantenuto la sua **risoluzione** di leggere un libro al mese.
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to resolve
[Verbo]

to make a decision with determination

decidere

decidere

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .Dopo la discussione, hanno **deciso** di comunicare in modo più efficace per evitare malintesi in futuro.
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to retreat
[Verbo]

to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something

ritirarci

ritirarci

Ex: Faced with strong opposition , the leader decided to retreat from the controversial decision .Di fronte a una forte opposizione, il leader ha deciso di **ritirarsi** dalla decisione controversa.
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retreat
[sostantivo]

an act of changing one's mind about something because of people's negative comments and criticisms

ritiro

ritiro

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to declare someone guilty or innocent in a court of law

restituire un verdetto

restituire un verdetto

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to reverse
[Verbo]

to alter a previous decision, judgment, etc. to the contrary one

invertire

invertire

Ex: The court decided to reverse the earlier judgment due to new evidence .Il tribunale ha deciso di **rovesciare** la sentenza precedente a causa di nuove prove.
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rowback
[sostantivo]

the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different

cambio de opinion

cambio de opinion

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to officially approve something such as a decision, resolution, etc. without proper consideration

approvare

approvare

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rubber stamp
[sostantivo]

a person or organization that automatically approves or authorizes a plan, decision, etc. without considering it properly

timbro di gomma

timbro di gomma

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to rule
[Verbo]

to make an official decision about something

governare

governare

Ex: The city council ruled against the construction of the new shopping mall due to environmental concerns .Il consiglio comunale ha **deciso** contro la costruzione del nuovo centro commerciale a causa di preoccupazioni ambientali.
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ruling
[sostantivo]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

dominante

dominante

Ex: The school board 's ruling to implement a new dress code policy sparked controversy among parents and students .La **decisione** del consiglio scolastico di implementare una nuova politica sul codice di abbigliamento ha scatenato polemiche tra genitori e studenti.
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say
[sostantivo]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

diritto di parlare

diritto di parlare

Ex: In a democratic society , citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse .In una società democratica, i cittadini hanno **voce in capitolo** su come sono governati attraverso il voto e il dibattito pubblico.
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to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

decidere su

decidere su

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.Alla fine hanno **scelto** la terza opzione.
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to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more

consultare qualcosa con il cuscino

consultare qualcosa con il cuscino

Ex: The couple agreed to sleep on whether to go on a spontaneous trip or stick to their original plans .La coppia ha deciso di **dormirci sopra** per decidere se fare un viaggio spontaneo o attenersi ai piani originali.
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unable to choose because there are a lot of choices

l'imbarazzo della scelta

l'imbarazzo della scelta

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straight
[aggettivo]

easy to understand, lacking complication or ambiguity

semplice, chiaro

semplice, chiaro

Ex: The presentation was straight, with no technical jargon .La presentazione è stata **chiara**, senza gergo tecnico.
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to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty

rischiare

rischiare

Ex: The took a chance by attempting a challenging move during the competition .
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to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

prendere in considerazione

prendere in considerazione

Ex: When planning a project, it is important to take account of the available resources and budget constraints.
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to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

considerare

considerare

Ex: The architect took the client's preferences into consideration when designing the new building.
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to give something adequate amount of thought and consideration before making a decision or forming an opinion about it

studiare qualcosa

studiare qualcosa

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taste
[sostantivo]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

gusto

gusto

Ex: Developing a sophisticated taste in fashion often involves exploring different styles and understanding personal preferences .Sviluppare un **gusto** sofisticato nella moda spesso implica esplorare stili diversi e comprendere le preferenze personali.
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used to express that one's decision is definite and cannot be changed

ecco cosa

ecco cosa

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a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with

il minore dei due mali

il minore dei due mali

Ex: The doctor, in a difficult medical situation, had to administer a medication with potential side effects as the lesser evil to save the patient's life.
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to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

riflettere

riflettere

Ex: Let's think the options over before making a final decision.Pensiamo alle opzioni prima di prendere una decisione finale.
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to think about something very carefully before doing it

pensarci su due volte

pensarci su due volte

Ex: When offering criticism , it 's essential think twice to ensure your words are constructive .
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toss-up
[sostantivo]

an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening

tirare a sorte

tirare a sorte

Ex: The game was so close , it was a toss-up who would win .Il gioco era così equilibrato che era un **toss-up** chi avrebbe vinto.
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toughie
[sostantivo]

a severely difficult situation, problem, or question

domanda difficile

domanda difficile

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unanimous
[aggettivo]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

unanime

unanime

Ex: The committee reached an unanimous decision to approve the proposed budget .Il comitato ha raggiunto una decisione **unanime** per approvare il budget proposto.
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undecided
[aggettivo]

unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter

indeciso

indeciso

Ex: Despite all the arguments presented , I am still undecided about which course of action to take .Nonostante tutti gli argomenti presentati, sono ancora **indeciso** su quale linea d'azione intraprendere.
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to uphold
[Verbo]

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct

confermare

confermare

Ex: The disciplinary panel upheld the suspension after reviewing all the evidence and testimonies .Il panel disciplinare ha **confermato** la sospensione dopo aver esaminato tutte le prove e le testimonianze.
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verdict
[sostantivo]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

verdetto

verdetto

Ex: The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .I media hanno riportato il **verdetto** storico che ha stabilito un nuovo precedente nel diritto penale.
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versus
[Preposizione]

used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.

contro

contro

Ex: The debate on nature versus nurture has been going on for centuriesIl dibattito sulla natura **contro** l'educazione va avanti da secoli.
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veto
[sostantivo]

refusal of or disagreement with something

veto

veto

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .
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volition
[sostantivo]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

volontà

volontà

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .Nonostante le sfide, le ha affrontate con determinazione e **volontà**, rifiutando di rinunciare ai suoi obiettivi.
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vote
[sostantivo]

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

voto

voto

Ex: The committee conducted a vote to decide the winner of the design competition .Il comitato ha condotto una **votazione** per decidere il vincitore del concorso di design.
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to vote
[Verbo]

to decide someone’s position, status, or recognition through a voting process

votare

votare

Ex: He was voted off the board after failing to meet his responsibilities .È stato **votato** fuori dal consiglio dopo aver mancato alle sue responsabilità.
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to waver
[Verbo]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

esitare

esitare

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .Di fronte alle critiche, l'autore non **esitò** nell'esprimere la sua prospettiva unica nel romanzo.
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waverer
[sostantivo]

one who is incapable of making any decisions due to fear or uncertainty, particularly in an election

indeciso

indeciso

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to weigh
[Verbo]

to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision

pesare

pesare

Ex: As a responsible consumer , he weighs the environmental impact of products before making purchasing decisions .Come consumatore responsabile, lui **pesa** l'impatto ambientale dei prodotti prima di prendere decisioni di acquisto.
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used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it

quando le patate bruciano

quando le patate bruciano

Ex: If push comes to shove in a crisis, leadership qualities become apparent.
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whether
[Congiunzione]

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

se

se

Ex: She asked whether he liked ice cream or cake better .Lei ha chiesto **se** preferisse il gelato o la torta.
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