dissolve

US /dɪˈzɑːlv/
UK /dɪˈzɑːlv/
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1.

oplossen

become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

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Sugar dissolves in water.
Suiker lost op in water.
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You can dissolve the salt by stirring it.
Je kunt het zout oplossen door te roeren.
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meltliquefydeliquescedispersediffuse
2.

ontbinden, opheffen

close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body)

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The parliament was dissolved by the king.
Het parlement werd ontbonden door de koning.
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The committee decided to dissolve the organization.
De commissie besloot de organisatie te ontbinden.
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disbandbreak updisperseterminateabolish
3.

verdwijnen, oplosssen

(of a problem or situation) disappear

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Their worries began to dissolve.
Hun zorgen begonnen te verdwijnen.
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The tension in the room slowly dissolved.
De spanning in de kamer loste langzaam op.
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disappearvanishfadeevaporatemelt away