sich entschließen
Translation
to decide, to resolve, to make up one's mind
Examples
Er entschloss sich, zu Hause zu bleiben.
He decided to stay at home.
Sie entschloss sich für das Studium.
She decided on the course of study.
Ich entschloss mich spontan zu der Reise.
I spontaneously decided on the trip.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((to-inf)) entschließen to decide ((to do sth.)) He decided to go.
sich ((für sth.)) entschließen to decide on ((sth.)) She decided on the red dress.
Similar Words
sich entscheiden (to decide), beschließen (to decide), bestimmen (to determine)
Etymology
Composed of 'ent-' (a prefix implying finality) and 'schließen' (to close). It conveys the sense of closing off other possibilities to make a final choice.
Memory Tips
Think of 'closing the door' (schließen) on indecision. You've made up your mind.