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1 decisive
1) (final; putting an end to a contest, dispute etc: The battle was decisive.) decisivo2) (showing decision and firmness: He's very decisive.) decidido•- decisively* * *de.ci.sive[dis'aisiv] adj 1 decisivo, que decide ou termina. 2 Jur decisório. 3 resoluto. 4 claro, terminante, conclusivo. -
2 decisive
1) (final; putting an end to a contest, dispute etc: The battle was decisive.) decisivo2) (showing decision and firmness: He's very decisive.) decidido•- decisively -
3 decisive
decisivo, principal, chaveEnglish-Portuguese dictionary of military terminology > decisive
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4 decisive action
ação decisivaEnglish-Portuguese dictionary of military terminology > decisive action
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5 decisive engagement
engajamento decisivoEnglish-Portuguese dictionary of military terminology > decisive engagement
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6 decisive objective
objetivo decisivoEnglish-Portuguese dictionary of military terminology > decisive objective
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7 decisory
de.ci.so.ry[dis'aisəri] adj = link=decisive decisive. -
8 the die is cast
(the decisive step has been taken - there is no going back.) nada a fazer* * *the die is casta sorte está lançada. -
9 fight it out
(to fight on to a decisive end: Although they were both exhausted the armies fought it out until the attackers were victorious at dawn; Fight it out among yourselves which of you is to go.) não ceder/disputar, batalhar -
10 showdown
noun (an open, decisive quarrel etc ending a period of rivalry etc.) discussão -
11 fight it out
(to fight on to a decisive end: Although they were both exhausted the armies fought it out until the attackers were victorious at dawn; Fight it out among yourselves which of you is to go.) lutar até o fim -
12 showdown
noun (an open, decisive quarrel etc ending a period of rivalry etc.) ato de abrir as cartas -
13 the die is cast
(the decisive step has been taken - there is no going back.) a sorte está lançada
См. также в других словарях:
Decisive — De*ci*sive, a. [Cf. F. d[ e]cisif. See {Decision}.] 1. Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive. A decisive, irrevocable doom. Bates. Decisive campaign.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
decisive — [dēsī′siv, disī′siv] adj. [ML decisivus < L decisus: see DECISION] 1. that settles or can settle a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive [decisive evidence] 2. determining or closely affecting what comes next; critically important; crucial [a… … English World dictionary
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decisive — 1610s, from M.L. decisivus, from L. decis , pp. stem of decidere (see DECIDE (Cf. decide)). Related: Decisively … Etymology dictionary
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decisive — de|ci|sive [ dı saısıv ] adjective ** 1. ) making the final result of a situation completely certain: Gettysburg, site of the final, decisive battle of the Civil War Cleveland s reputation for reliability was the decisive factor in winning the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
decisive */*/ — UK [dɪˈsaɪsɪv] / US adjective 1) making the final result of a situation completely certain Gettysburg, site of the final, decisive battle of the Civil War Cleveland s reputation for reliability was the decisive factor in winning the contract. The … English dictionary