take a decision

VERB

determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complete regulate resolve rule

STRONG

actuate arbitrate cinch clinch dispose drive end figure finish halt impel incline induce move opt ordain persuade predispose settle tap terminate

WEAK

call the shots fix upon nail down pin down ultimate wind up wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

bear begin commence create discourage dissuade hinder initiate prevent repress start stop suppress

WEAK

doubt hesitate miss overlook waver

Example Sentences

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‘Iran has to take a decision whether it wants to be a nation or a cause,” Henry Kissinger once said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Teck is currently restructuring its marquee copper assets, meanwhile Anglo has problems disposing of its Australian steelmaking coal unit and still needs to take a decision on its diamond business De Beers, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

“It now falls on you, as a custom officer, to take a decision about stopping a vehicle or not,” he said.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

"And now we are preparing to take a decision on opening EU accession talks."

From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2023

She seems to await your return impatiently in order to take a decision connected with some voyage.

From The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch by Sue, Eug?ne

take a decision

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