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have it resolved
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
"have it resolved" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to a particular problem or issue needing a resolution. For example, "We need to discuss the issue further and have it resolved as soon as possible."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Academia
Wiki
Science
Formal & Business
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Exact Expressions
13 human-written examples
The Times is hoping that these delays are just that, and they are optimistic that they might have it resolved soon.
News & Media
Arthur Liebler, vice president of Chrysler for public relations, said in an interview after the statement was released, "We're glad to have it resolved". But he acknowledged that "we would have liked to have pulled it off". Gualberto Ranieri, a Fiat spokesman, said at the New York news conference that the talks reached "quite advanced levels" before being abandoned.
News & Media
Developers are looking at the problem and we hope to have it resolved shortly.
Academia
Developers are looking at the problem and we hope to have it resolved soon.
Academia
Western Power Distribution hopes to have it resolved by 19 00.
News & Media
UMA was spotty on my BlackBerry and it's something that Aircell is aware of, so they'll hopefully have it resolved in the near future.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
47 human-written examples
Mr. Starr's brief asking for expedited Supreme Court review called the case "of high moment," and underscored the nation's interest in having it resolved quickly.
News & Media
In this case, T hf has the clade (USA300, NCTC8325, COL) unresolved, while T mc has it resolved as (NCTC8325, (USA300, COL)).
Science
And has it been resolved?
News & Media
What kinds of controversy has this generated and how has it been resolved?
Formal & Business
The Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency has said that it has resolved all the major ICT issues it experienced last year as part of its business reform programme.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When you're referring to a technical issue, be sure to provide enough context, so your reader understands what "it" is.
Common error
Avoid using "have it resolved by itself", as the passive construction already implies that the subject isn't performing the action directly. Instead, use "have it resolved" to keep the sentence concise and grammatically sound.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "have it resolved" typically functions as part of a verb phrase, indicating the desire or expectation that something (represented by "it") will be brought to a satisfactory conclusion. Ludwig AI confirms its usability in written English.
Frequent in
News & Media
40%
Academia
20%
Wiki
15%
Less common in
Science
15%
Formal & Business
10%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "have it resolved" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase in English, as confirmed by Ludwig AI, used to express the desire or expectation for a resolution to a problem. While not extremely common, the phrase appears across diverse contexts such as news, academia, and general discussions. Authoritative sources like The New York Times and The Guardian frequently employ it. To make your writing more varied, consider alternatives like "get it fixed" or "get it settled" depending on the specific issue. Avoiding phrases like "have it resolved by itself" will ensure grammatical correctness and clarity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
get it fixed
Focuses on the action of repairing or correcting something specific.
get it sorted
Implies organizing or clarifying a confusing situation.
get it settled
Suggests reaching an agreement or conclusion after a dispute.
get it cleared up
Emphasizes the removal of confusion or ambiguity.
get it straightened out
Highlights correcting something that was previously wrong or disordered.
have it rectified
A more formal term for correcting an error or mistake.
have it amended
Suggests making formal changes or improvements to something.
have it debugged
Specifically refers to removing errors from a system or software.
have it ironed out
Indicates removing small problems or inconsistencies to finalize something.
have it taken care of
A broader phrase indicating that something has been managed or dealt with.
FAQs
How can I use "have it resolved" in a sentence?
You can use "have it resolved" to indicate that a problem or issue needs to be addressed and solved. For example, "We need to discuss the issue further and "have it resolved" as soon as possible."
What can I say instead of "have it resolved"?
You can use alternatives like "get it fixed", "get it sorted", or "get it settled" depending on the specific context.
Is it correct to say "has been resolved" instead of "have it resolved"?
Yes, "has been resolved" is a correct alternative. While ""have it resolved"" expresses a desire or expectation for a resolution, "has been resolved" indicates that the resolution has already occurred. For example: the issue has already been resolved.
What's the difference between "have it resolved" and "having it resolved"?
"Have it resolved" is often used as a directive or expression of hope, while "having it resolved" is a gerund phrase that functions as a noun, often describing the process or state of resolving something. For example: "Having it resolved is our top priority."
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested