take a decision

phrase

British
: to make an important and official decision
The government has taken a decision to withdraw all troops.

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Nissan’s strategic partner Mitsubishi has been offered the chance to join the new group and will take a decision by the end of January 2025. Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024 Nissan’s strategic partner, Mitsubishi, has been offered the chance to join the new group and will take a decision by the end of January 2025. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024 But this summer break was always going to be the juncture where Red Bull would take a decision on the future. Luke Smith, The Athletic, 28 July 2024 This is really for the jurisdictions that have authority to take a decision to make. CBS News, 14 Apr. 2024

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“Take a decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20decision. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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