dissolve
dis
dɪs
dis
solve
sɑ:lv
saalv
British pronunciation
/dɪˈzɒlv/

Definition & Meaning of "dissolve"in English

to dissolve
01

to make a substance one with a liquid

Transitive: to dissolve a substance in a liquid
to dissolve definition and meaning
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Examples
The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.
02

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

Intransitive
to dissolve definition and meaning
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Examples
Sugar dissolves quickly in hot tea.
03

to gradually fade away or disappear

Intransitive
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The tension between them seemed to dissolve as they talked things out.
04

to come to an end or be annulled

Intransitive
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After years of disagreements, the business partnership dissolved.
05

to break up and stop functioning as a unit

Intransitive
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The political party began to dissolve as internal conflicts and disagreements escalated among its members.
06

to formally end an official or business assembly

Transitive: to dissolve an organization or business
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After years of declining profits, the company 's board of directors voted to dissolve the corporation.
07

to formally annul or end a contractual agreement

Transitive: to dissolve a contractual agreement
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After years of marital strife, they decided to dissolve their marriage and file for divorce.
08

to introduce a transition between two shots where the first shot gradually fades out while the second shot simultaneously fades in

Intransitive: to dissolve into a scene or shot
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As the detective entered the dimly lit alley, the scene dissolved into a flashback of the crime scene.
09

to suddenly and uncontrollably transition into an state of intense emotion

Intransitive: to dissolve into an emotional state
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The touching moment in the film caused her to dissolve into tears.
10

to trigger someone to lose control of their emotions

Transitive: to dissolve sb into an emotional state
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The heartfelt apology from her estranged friend dissolved her into tears.
Dissolve
01

a film editing technique in which one image gradually fades out while another gradually fades in, producing a smooth visual transition

What is a "dissolve"?

A dissolve is a type of transition in film and video editing where one scene gradually fades out while the next scene simultaneously fades in, creating a smooth, overlapping transition between the two. This technique is used to signify a passage of time, a change in location, or a shift in the narrative, helping to connect scenes in a visually seamless manner. A dissolve can add a sense of continuity and flow to the storytelling, making transitions between different moments or scenes more fluid.

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The scene ended with a dissolve from day to night.
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