to dissolve

/dɪsˈɒlv/

Definition & Meaning of "dissolve"

to dissolve

VERB

to make a substance one with a liquid

Transitive: to dissolve a substance in a liquid

Example

The pharmacist instructed him to dissolve the medication in water before taking it.

She dissolved the sugar in her tea by stirring it vigorously.

(of a solid) to become one with a liquid

Intransitive

Example

Sugar dissolves quickly in hot tea.

The effervescent tablet is currently dissolving in a glass of water.

to gradually fade away or disappear

Intransitive

Example

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

With time, the pain of the loss started to dissolve, replaced by fond memories.

to come to an end or be annulled

Intransitive

Example

After years of disagreements, the business partnership dissolved.

The political coalition dissolved when key members withdrew their support, leaving the alliance powerless.

to break up and stop functioning as a unit

Intransitive

Example

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

The relationship between the neighboring countries started to dissolve as diplomatic negotiations failed to resolve border disputes.

to formally end an official or business assembly

Transitive: to dissolve an organization or business

Example

After years of declining profits, the company 's board of directors voted to dissolve the corporation.

The shareholders voted to dissolve the company's board of directors and appoint new leadership.

to formally annul or end a contractual agreement

Transitive: to dissolve a contractual agreement

Example

After years of marital strife, they decided to dissolve their marriage and file for divorce.

The business partners agreed to dissolve their partnership amicably, dividing assets and liabilities equally.

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

Example

As the detective entered the dimly lit alley, the scene dissolved into a flashback of the crime scene.

During the climactic sequence, the camera slowly panned across the battlefield before dissolving into a close-up of the protagonist's determined face.

to suddenly and uncontrollably transition into an state of intense emotion

Intransitive: to dissolve into an emotional state

Example

The touching moment in the film caused her to dissolve into tears.

When he received the unexpected gift from his children, he dissolved into laughter.

to trigger someone to lose control of their emotions

Transitive: to dissolve sb into an emotional state

Example

The heartfelt apology from her estranged friend dissolved her into tears.

His heartwarming gesture of kindness dissolved her into laughter.

Dissolve

NOUN

a film editing transition where one shot gradually fades out while another shot gradually fades in, creating a smooth transition between the two shots

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.

Word Family

solve

Verb

dissolve

Verb

dissoluble

Adjective

dissoluble

Adjective