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resolve immediately

[/rɪˈzɒlv ɪˈmiːdɪətli/]
verb phrase
resolver imediatamente
1. To settle, decide, or solve a problem or issue without delay; to fix something right away
We need to resolve immediately the conflict between the two departments.
Precisamos resolver imediatamente o conflito entre os dois departamentos.
2. To take swift action to address a concern or difficulty
The manager decided to resolve immediately the customer's complaint.
O gerente decidiu resolver imediatamente a reclamação do cliente.
NYC Slang
handle it ASAP
Synonyms
fix immediatelysettle at onceaddress right awaysolve promptlyresolve quickly
Antonyms
delay resolutionpostpone indefinitelyshelve the issueprocrastinateignore

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolver imediatamente
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
resolver na hora
More colloquial alternative meaning 'resolve on the spot'
Rio de Janeiro
resolver já
Informal, urgent tone implying immediate action
Portugal
resolver imediatamente
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'resolver já' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle the score immediately
nip it in the bud
iron out the wrinkles right away
clear the air straight away
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