come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration: [with clause]:she decided that she liked him [with infinitive]:I’ve decided to stay on a bitthis business about the letter decided me
[no object] make a choice from a number of alternatives:she had decided on her plan of actionI’ve decided against having children
[no object] give a judgement concerning a matter or legal case:the courts decided in favour of the New York claimants [with object]:the judge will decide the case
come to a decision about (something):the council will decide the fate of the homes
resolve or settle (a question or contest):an exciting game was decided by a 65th-minute goal
