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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | décider, from Latin decidere 'to cut off, decide' |
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de‧cide S1 W1
1 [intransitive and transitive] to make a choice or judgment about something, especially after considering all the possibilities or arguments [↪ decision]: 
Has anything been decided yet?The trainees decide among themselves what programs to take.
Has anything been decided yet? decide who/what/whether etc I can't decide whether I like him or not. People have a right to decide how to spend their own money.
I can't decide whether I like him or not.People have a right to decide how to spend their own money.The trainees decide among themselves what programs to take. decide against/in favour of (doing) something He eventually decided against telling her. After a long discussion, they decided in favour of (=chose) the older applicant.
He eventually decided against telling her.After a long discussion, they decided in favour of (=chose) the older applicant.2 [transitive] to influence a situation or event so that a particular result is produced : It was the penalty kick that decided the match.
It was the penalty kick that decided the match.3 [transitive] to be the reason for someone making a particular choice :
4 [intransitive and transitive] law to make an official or legal judgment : The Commission will have the power to decide disputes.
The Commission will have the power to decide disputes. decide in favour of/against somebody If the Parole Board decides in his favour, the prisoner will be released.
If the Parole Board decides in his favour, the prisoner will be released.decide on/upon something
phrasal verbHave you decided on a date for the wedding?