dɪˈsaɪd v. 1 a intr. (often foll. by
on, about)
come to a
resolution as a
result of
consideration. b tr. (usu. foll. by to + infin., or
that + clause)
have or
reach as one's resolution
about something (decided to stay;
decided that we
should leave). 2 tr. a
cause (a person) to reach a resolution (was
unsure about
going but
the weather decided me). b
resolve or settle (a
question,
dispute, etc.). 3 intr. (usu. foll. by
between,
for,
against, in
favour of, or that + clause)
give a
judgement concerning a
matter. øødecidable adj. [ME f. F d÷cider or f. L decidere (as
DE-, códere cut)]