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Definition of split-second decision - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
urgencyimmediate choice under pressure
- In the game, her split-second decision led to a winning goal.
- His split-second decision saved the child from the oncoming car.
- The pilot's split-second decision prevented a potential disaster.
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Expressions with split
stop being together as a group
The band decided to split up after the tour.
separate from a larger group or structure
The small faction decided to split off from the main party..
argue about trivial details unnecessarily
He tends to split hairs during every discussion.
ballot with candidates from multiple parties
She cast a split ticket in the election.
share the payment of a bill among multiple people
They decided to split the bill after dinner.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
laugh so hard that your body almost hurts from it
We split sides laughing at the movie's ridiculous final scene.
laugh very hard and uncontrollably
We split a gut watching the comedy show.
laugh very hard at something funny
We split our sides at the comedian's jokes.
settle a dispute by agreeing on a middle position
They couldn't decide on a price, so they decided to split the difference..
cause vote distribution to weaken a leading candidate
The third-party candidate split the vote, weakening the main opposition.
experience intense laughter
During the improv show, you'll split your sides laughing at their sketches.
to leave a place quickly or suddenly
We should make like a banana and split before it rains..
dessert with banana, ice cream, and toppings
I ordered a banana split for dessert.
equal division between two parties
They agreed on a fifty-fifty split of the profits.
break along a line
The wooden plank split down the middle.
hair with a split tip due to damage
She noticed a split end in her hair.
break or divide something into two separate parts
The log will split in two if you hit it hard.
cause a cut or break in someone's lip
He fell and split his lip on the sidewalk.
peeled and split seed of a pea plant
Split pea is used in many traditional soups.
requiring immediate and quick action
The split-second response saved the day.
share a meal with someone
We decided to split lunch at the new cafe.
work schedule divided into two separate periods in a day
He works a split shift, starting early morning and resuming late afternoon..
Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with decision
immediate judgment made impulsively
Her snap decision to buy the car surprised everyone.
decision delayed until it can't be postponed
Choosing the venue was a game-time decision for the event.
decision made quickly without planning
She made a spur-of-the-moment decision to go on a trip.
retreat from an earlier promise, fully reversing or partly softening it
Under pressure, the minister back-pedaled on a decision to close the library.
the outcome depends entirely on one person's choice
Everything hangs on the manager's decision about the project.
depend completely on a person's choice or judgment
Everything hinges on her decision to accept the offer.
decision that could go either way
The election result was a knife-edge decision.
important choice that can affect the future
Choosing a college is a big decision.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they came to a decision.
the ultimate choice after considering all options
After much debate, we reached our final decision.
choice made with little time to spare
His last-minute decision saved the project.
choose an option after careful thought
She needs to make a decision about her career.
situation with no conclusion or resolution
The meeting ended with no decision on the budget.
choice made after understanding enough facts and possible results
The patient made an informed decision after speaking with two doctors.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they arrived at a decision.
person responsible for making important choices
The CEO is the main decision maker in the company.
moment when a final choice must be made
It's decision time for the project.
action considered wrong by societal standards
The company's immoral decision led to public outrage.
the choice to buy something
The purchase decision was influenced by the product's reviews.
action taken impulsively without considering consequences
The rash decision to invest all his savings was regrettable.
make a final choice after consideration
After hours of debate, they reached a decision.
delay action until a decision is made
We will wait on a decision before proceeding with the project.
choice firmly made alone without asking other people
I made an executive decision and ordered pizza for everyone.
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- French:décision instantanée, ...
- German:Blitzentscheidung, ...
- Italian:decisione istantanea, ...
- Spanish:decisión instantánea, ...
- Portuguese:decisão instantânea, ...
- Chinese:瞬间决定, ...
- Japanese:瞬時の決断, ...
- Arabic:قرار لحظي, ...
- Hebrew:הַחְלָטָה שֶׁל שְׁבָרִיר שְׁנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:мгновенное решение, ...
- Ukrainian:миттєве рішення, ...
- Hindi:तुरंत निर्णय, ...
- Bengali:তাৎক্ষণিক সিদ্ধান্ত, ...
- Catalan:decisió instantània, ...
- Czech:rozhodnutí ve zlomku sekundy, ...
- Danish:splitsekundsbeslutning, ...
- Dutch:split-second beslissing, ...
- Greek:αστραπιαία απόφαση, ...
- Hungarian:villámgyors döntés, ...
- Khmer:ការសម្រេចចិត្តភ្លាមៗ, ...
- Korean:즉각적인 결정, ...
- Persian:تصمیم آنی, ...
- Polish:decyzja w ułamku sekundy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):decisão instantânea, ...
- Romanian:decizie de moment, ...
- Swedish:snabbt beslut, ...
- Thai:การตัดสินใจฉับพลัน, ...
- Turkish:anlık karar, ...
- Vietnamese:quyết định chớp nhoáng, ...
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