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firm decision

[/fɜrm dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: firm decisions
decisão firme
1. A resolute and unwavering choice or determination that is unlikely to be changed
After careful consideration, she made a firm decision to pursue her career abroad.
Após consideração cuidadosa, ela tomou uma decisão firme de prosseguir sua carreira no exterior.
2. A conclusion or judgment that is definitive and final
The board reached a firm decision to restructure the company.
O conselho chegou a uma decisão firme de reestruturar a empresa.
NYC Slang
a locked-in decision; a no-cap decision
Synonyms
resolute decisiondefinitive decisionfinal decisionunwavering decisionsteadfast decision
Antonyms
tentative decisionwavering decisionuncertain decisionindecisive choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão firme
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
decisão firme
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
decisão firme
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's decision
take a firm stance
draw the line
make up one's mind
burn one's bridges
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