decisions

to pause and reconsider a situation (step back), or develop an idea or action beyond its current point (step further)

immediately and at the place where something happens

to make one naturally want to ask a particular question; (formally) to assume the very point being argued

to choose a particular method or course of action

the advantages and disadvantages of something

to select only the things you most want, being very selective

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

a question that is debatable or no longer relevant because it has been settled or made irrelevant

to start following a particular course of action

It is now your responsibility to make the next decision or move.

To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult that you have been avoiding.

To suddenly become too nervous to do something you had planned.

To destroy a relationship in a way that makes future cooperation impossible.

To do something too soon, before the right time.

a course of action that seems small or harmless but leads, step by step, to a serious or disastrous result

facing two equally bad options, neither of which can be avoided

to stop funding or supporting something, ending it abruptly

to be the single decisive factor between success and failure

to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides

to stop doing something, especially after deciding it is not working

to assert your authority firmly

to delay a decision until the next day

to do the same thing that another person or group has just done

completely impossible or not permitted

finally and permanently, so the matter will not need to be handled again

to reconsider an action carefully before doing it

to make a bold commitment after a period of hesitation

after weighing all the relevant facts; ultimately

to do something without first asking permission, often as a helpful or polite initiative

complete freedom to make choices or act without interference

choose the safer course when uncertainty makes either option imperfect

to show serious determination to accomplish a goal

to openly depart from the shared position of one's own group

to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something

if it becomes absolutely necessary, though the option is barely adequate

for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

fully settled and clear, with little room for debate or alteration

immediately and with no hesitation when an opportunity or prompt appears

to delay deliberately in order to prepare or avoid an immediate outcome

To hold the most power in a household, organization, or other group and make the main decisions.

To judge something negatively or regard it with doubt or disapproval.

To pressure someone into acting, often sooner than they had planned.

To commit fully to doing something, without holding anything back.

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

at a moment of crisis when pressure forces an important choice

a strategy that uses both incentives and penalties to steer behavior

to receive a favorable selection or approval decision

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

to deal with the price or consequences created by your earlier choices

an irreversible decision has fixed the course of what happens next

the situation is certain, with no reasonable alternative or different interpretation

ultimately, after everything has been discussed and considered

to act boldly or recklessly without considering the possible consequences

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

to control a budget and decide how money may be spent

a seductive attraction that draws someone toward danger or an unwise action

when mounting pressure makes decisive action unavoidable