make a decision — decide
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
to choose what to do after thinking about different options
Say it like a native
Textbook It is necessary for me to arrive at a decision.
Native I need to make a decision.
'Make a decision' is the standard collocation; 'arrive at a decision' is fine but formal, and 'do a decision' is wrong.
Pattern: make a decision (about/on something) | make the decision to do something
In use
- I need more time to make a decision about which job offer to accept.daily life
- In my opinion, it’s important to gather enough information before you make a decision, especially when it comes to your career.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I have to take a decision by Friday.
✓ I have to make a decision by Friday.
In most English, you MAKE a decision. ('Take a decision' exists in formal British/EU usage but 'make' is safest.)
Common collocations
make a decision + detail— a tough decision, the right decision, a quick decision, about it
Don't confuse it
'Take a decision' is used in some varieties of English, but 'make a decision' is far more common in everyday conversation.