settle with a final word; finalize decisively
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to make a final decision with a single statement; to settle an issue decisively
Often used to describe a conclusive statement that ends debate or uncertainty. Carries a sense of authority and finality.
Zhè这
shì事
děi得
yóu由
lǎo老
bǎn板
yī一
chuí槌
dìng定
yīn音
。
This matter needs to be settled by the boss's final word.
Zài在
tǎo讨
lùn论
le了
yī一
xiǎo小
shí时
hòu后
，
zhǔ主
xí席
yī一
chuí槌
dìng定
yīn音
，
jué决
dìng定
cǎi采
nà纳
zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
。
After an hour of discussion, the chairman settled the matter by deciding to adopt this plan.
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Nǐ你
bié别
zài再
yóu犹
yù豫
le了
，
kuài快
yī一
chuí槌
dìng定
yīn音
ba吧
。
Stop hesitating and make the final decision now.