dissolve
Translation
to dissolve, to break up, to end
Examples
Sugar dissolves in hot water.
Sugar dissolves in hot water.
The government decided to dissolve parliament.
The government decided to dissolve parliament.
Her anger dissolved into laughter.
Her anger dissolved into laughter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to become part of a liquid Sugar dissolves in water.
((sth.)) to officially end an organization The government will dissolve parliament.
Similar Words
Synonyms: melt, break up, terminate; Antonyms: form, solidify, establish
Etymology
From Latin 'dissolvere' (to break apart), from 'dis-' (apart) + 'solvere' (to loosen).
Memory Tips
Imagine a solid 'solving' its problems by disappearing into a liquid. This applies to both physical dissolving and ending an organization.