dissolve
dis·solve / diˈzälv/ • v. 1. [intr.] (of a solid) become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution: glucose dissolves easily in water. ∎ [tr.] cause (a solid) to become incorporated into a liquid in this way: dissolve a bouillon cube in a pint of hot water. ∎ (of something abstract, esp. a feeling) disappear: my courage dissolved. ∎ deteriorate or degenerate: the community policy could dissolve into chaos. ∎ subside uncontrollably into (an expression of strong feelings): she suddenly dissolved into floods of tears. ∎ (in a movie) change gradually to (a different scene or picture): dissolve to side view, looking down the street.2. [tr.] close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body): the country's president can dissolve parliament under certain circumstances. ∎ annul or put an end to (a partnership or marriage): it only takes 28 days to dissolve a domestic partnership.• n. (in a film) an act or instance of moving gradually from one picture to another.DERIVATIVES: dis·solv·a·ble adj.dis·solv·er n.