Vocabulary

decide to make a choice or judgement about something, especially after a period of not knowing what to do or in a way that ends disagreement
determine (formal) to form a firm intention to do something
make up your mind to reach a firm decision, especially after thinking for a long time and choosing between alternatives
resolve to make a definite decision to do something
settle to decide on something, especially so that you can make definite arrangements
set your heart/mind on to decide that you want something very much
take it into your head to suddenly decide to do something that does not seem sensible
change your mind to change your opinion or decision about something
resolute doing something in a very determined way because you have very strong beliefs, aims, etc.
firm behaving or speaking in a way that shows you are not likely to change your answer, belief, etc.
decisive good at making decisions quickly and with confidence

Hesitating and backing out

	= John: I’m not sure whether to accept or reject the plan. On the one hand… . But on the other… .
	= John hesitated about whether to accept or reject the plan.

	= Peter: John suggests going to Spain for our holidays, but I’m still in two minds about it.
	= Peter was in two minds about their holiday trip to Spain.

Patterns

John hesitated		to ask Peter about it. about leaving the country. (about) what to do next. about whether to leave the country. at nothing. over a choice.
John hesitated for a short time and then agreed to the plan.
John was hesitant			about it. about leaving the country.
John agreed without the slightest hesitation.
John had no hesitation about/in joining the party.
John showed hesitation / indecision / indecisiveness / irresolution.
John faltered in his determination/resolution/resolve.
John’s voice faltered as he tried to speak.
John was in two minds				(about it). (about whether to sell the car or not).
John	was undecided remained in doubt				about it. about/as to what to do. whether to stay at home or (to) go abroad. about/as to what should be done.
John wavered		in his determination/resolution/resolve. between two opinions/possibilities. between accepting and refusing his offer.
John tentatively asked Peter to lend him £500.

II.

John backed out (from/of his promise/demands).
John saw that Peter was right, so he had to back down/off.
John backed down/off		(from his demands/opinion). (on/over the issue/matter).
John went back on his word / promise and refused to cooperate with Peter.
John took back	his unkind remarks. what he had said.

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