dissolve
1 of 2verb/dɪs.sɑ:lv/
Forms:dissolves,dissolving,dissolved,dissolved
1
to make a substance one with a liquid
C1transitive- The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.
- She dissolved the sugar in her tea by stirring it vigorously.
- The scientist dissolved the powder in the solvent to create a solution for the experiment.
- The chef dissolved the gelatin in hot water before adding it to the dessert mixture.
2
(of a solid) to become one with a liquid
C1- Sugar dissolves quickly in hot tea.
- The effervescent tablet is currently dissolving in a glass of water.
- The salt has completely dissolved into the soup.
- As I stirred, the cocoa powder dissolved into the milk.
- The detergent will dissolve in the washing machine, cleaning the clothes.
3
to gradually fade away or disappear
- The tension between them seemed to dissolve as they talked things out.
- With time, the pain of the loss started to dissolve, replaced by fond memories.
- The fear of failure that had plagued her for years started to dissolve as she gained confidence in her abilities.
- Over time, the resentment she harbored towards her former friend began to dissolve.
- The stress and anxiety of the day dissolved as she settled into a warm bath.
4
to come to an end or be annulled
- After years of disagreements, the business partnership dissolved.
- The political coalition dissolved when key members withdrew their support, leaving the alliance powerless.
- Despite their efforts to reconcile, the marriage eventually dissolved, leading to a bitter divorce.
- The friendship between the two childhood friends gradually dissolved as they grew apart and pursued different paths in life.
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5
to break up and stop functioning as a unit
- The political party began to dissolve as internal conflicts and disagreements escalated among its members.
- The relationship between the neighboring countries started to dissolve as diplomatic negotiations failed to resolve border disputes.
- The student council began to dissolve when key members resigned from their positions.
- The coalition government started to dissolve when ideological differences among its members became irreconcilable.
- The online community started to dissolve after the platform's policy changes alienated many users.
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6
to formally end an official or business assembly
transitive- After years of declining profits, the company's board of directors voted to dissolve the corporation.
- The shareholders voted to dissolve the company's board of directors and appoint new leadership.
- The members of the association voted to dissolve the organization after facing financial challenges.
- The government decided to dissolve the trade union after it failed to comply with regulations.
- The partnership agreement included provisions for how to dissolve the business in the event of a disagreement between the partners.
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7
to formally annul or end a contractual agreement
transitive- After years of marital strife, they decided to dissolve their marriage and file for divorce.
- The business partners agreed to dissolve their partnership amicably, dividing assets and liabilities equally.
- Unable to reconcile their differences, the members of the band opted to dissolve the musical partnership.
- Despite efforts at reconciliation, the couple ultimately chose to dissolve their marriage.
- The political alliance between the two parties began to falter, prompting discussions on whether to dissolve the coalition.
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8
to introduce a transition between two shots where the first shot gradually fades out while the second shot simultaneously fades in
- As the detective entered the dimly lit alley, the scene dissolved into a flashback of the crime scene.
- During the climactic sequence, the camera slowly panned across the battlefield before dissolving into a close-up of the protagonist's determined face.
- The editor skillfully dissolved into a close-up of the protagonist's face.
- The director chose to dissolve into to a serene countryside landscape, emphasizing the protagonist's desire for escape.
9
to suddenly and uncontrollably transition into an state of intense emotion
- The touching moment in the film caused her to dissolve into tears.
- When he received the unexpected gift from his children, he dissolved into laughter.
- Upon hearing the news of her friend's recovery from illness, she dissolved into a mixture of relief and joy.
- The heartfelt speech at the wedding ceremony caused everyone in attendance to dissolve into tears of happiness
10
to trigger someone to lose control of their emotions
transitive- The heartfelt apology from her estranged friend dissolved her into tears.
- His heartwarming gesture of kindness dissolved her into laughter.
- The unexpected news of her promotion dissolved him into tears of joy.
- The tragic news of her pet's passing dissolved her into uncontrollable sobs.
- The heart-wrenching scene in the movie dissolved the entire audience into tears.