What does definir in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word definir in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use definir in Spanish.

The word definir in Spanish means define, define, define, be defined, opt for, settle on, decide on. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word definir

define

verbo transitivo (especificar, detallar) (delineate)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El primer paso para elaborar un proyecto es definir los objetivos.
The first step in developing a project is to define the objectives.

define

verbo transitivo (palabra: dar su significado)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Al definir una palabra deben considerarse todas sus acepciones.
In defining a word, all of its meanings need to be considered.

define

verbo transitivo (comunicar un posicionamiento)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La Iglesia definió su postura con respecto al aborto.
The Church defined its position on abortion.

be defined

verbo pronominal (ser determinado, revelado)

El carácter se define en los momentos de adversidad.
Character is defined in moments of adversity.

opt for, settle on, decide on

verbo pronominal (elegir algo)

Al principio no lo tenía claro pero finalmente se definió por la segunda propuesta.
At first he wasn't sure, but he finally opted for (or: settled on) the second proposal.

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