(de cvorum)
quoratic
(of a meeting) having enough members present to conduct business or to make official decisions by voting
(număr minim de membri)
cvorum
the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made
(a forța)
a impune
to unfairly compel someone or a group of people to to accept something such as a decision, rule, etc. quickly
(a reconsidera)
a reevalua
to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not
Informații Gramaticale:
(revizuire)
reconsiderare
the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it
(a remite)
a trimite
(usually passive) to send a matter to someone of an authority so that it can be dealt with
Informații Gramaticale:
(decizie fermă)
rezoluție
a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration
(a decide)
a hotărî
to make a decision with determination
Informații Gramaticale:
(a se retrage)
a ceda
to allow people's negative comments and criticisms change one's mind about something
Informații Gramaticale:
(retracere)
retragere
an act of changing one's mind about something because of people's negative comments and criticisms
N/A
to declare someone guilty or innocent in a court of law
(a anula)
a răsturna
to alter a previous decision, judgment, etc. to the contrary one
Informații Gramaticale:
(întoarcere)
revocare
the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different
(a da o aprobată formală)
a aproba în mod formal
to officially approve something such as a decision, resolution, etc. without proper consideration
(aprobat)
cumpărător
a person or organization that automatically approves or authorizes a plan, decision, etc. without considering it properly
(a hotărî)
a decide
to make an official decision about something
Informații Gramaticale:
(hotărâre)
decizie
a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge
(opinia)
voce
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
(a se decide pentru)
a se hotărî asupra
to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives
Informații Gramaticale:
(a lua o decizie mai târziu)
a amâna
to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more
Informații Gramaticale:
N/A
unable to choose because there are a lot of choices
N/A
easy to understand, lacking complication or ambiguity
![to [take] a chance](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43100/original/?type=jpeg)
N/A
to undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty
![to [take] {sth} into account](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42092/original/?type=jpeg)
N/A
to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision
The origin of the idiom "take something into account" can be traced back to Middle English. The word "account" in this context refers to consideration or regard. The usage of "take into account" evolved from the combination of the verb "take" and the noun "account," which meant to include or consider something when assessing a situation. Over time, the phrase became firmly established in the English language, and it has been in use for several centuries. It is frequently used in decision-making processes, problem-solving discussions, analytical assessments, and evaluations.
N/A
to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision
N/A
to give something adequate amount of thought and consideration before making a decision or forming an opinion about it
(aprecieri)
gust
the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences
N/A
used to express that one's decision is definite and cannot be changed
N/A
a choice or option that seems less harmful or unpleasant out of two that one is confronted with
The idiom "the lesser of two evils" can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Aristotle. Aristotle introduced the concept of "choosing the lesser of two evils" as a means of ethical decision-making. However, the exact phrase itself gained popularity in English literature during the 19th century. It was used by various authors and thinkers to describe the act of selecting the option that is perceived to have the least negative consequences when faced with two unfavorable choices.
(a cântări)
a medita
to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision
Informații Gramaticale:
![to [think] twice](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/22568/original/?type=jpeg)
N/A
to think about something very carefully before doing it
The idiom "think twice" has its origins in the idea of being cautious and considerate before making a decision. It highlights the importance of taking a moment to reevaluate one's choices to avoid hasty or regrettable actions. This idiom is widely used in everyday language to encourage prudence, especially in situations where a hasty decision could lead to negative outcomes.
(o alegere incertă)
o situație ambiguă
an unclear situation that either of two possibilities have an equal chance of happening
A toss-up is a situation in which the outcome is uncertain and could go either way. It is often used to describe a decision or event where the chances of one result happening are just as likely as another. The term comes from the act of tossing a coin, where both sides have an equal chance of landing face up. In casual conversation, a toss-up may refer to anything where there is no clear favorite or winner, such as a close contest, decision, or prediction. It emphasizes that the result is equally balanced and unpredictable.
(provocare severă)
problemă dificilă
a severely difficult situation, problem, or question
(în unanimitate)
unanim
(of a group) fully in agreement on something
(indecis)
nedecis
unable to make a decision or form a definite opinion about a matter
(susține)
menține
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Informații Gramaticale:
(decizie a juriului)
verdict
an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings
(în contrast cu)
versus
used to compare or to show contrast between two choices, decisions, etc.
Informații Gramaticale:
(refuz)
veto
refusal of or disagreement with something
(libertate de alegere)
voință
the faculty to use free will and make decisions
(votare)
vot
an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election
(a desemna)
a vota
to decide someone’s position, status, or recognition through a voting process
Informații Gramaticale:
(a vacila)
a ezita
to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty
Informații Gramaticale:
(ezitant)
indecis
one who is incapable of making any decisions due to fear or uncertainty, particularly in an election
(a lua în considerare)
a cântări
to consider all the possible outcomes and different aspects of something before making a definite decision
Informații Gramaticale:
![when push [come] to shove](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41299/original/?type=jpeg)
N/A
used when a situation reaches a critical point and one must take action in order to deal with it
The phrase "when push comes to shove" is an idiom used to describe a situation when things become difficult or critical, often requiring decisive action or revealing one's true intentions. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it likely draws from the idea that when external pressure is applied (a push), individuals may be compelled to act or make a decision (shove).
(fie că)
dacă
used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options
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