Which is correct: "take" a decision or "make" a decision?
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In American English, only 'make a decision' is considered correct.
In British English, we can use both 'make a decision' or 'take a decision', although the former is far more common. "Take a decision" is fairly unusual, but it does exist. We tend to use it when someone assumes the responsibility for making a fairly important decision in a formal context, for example "The CEO took the decision to fire the board of directors'.
If I were you, I'd always use 'make a decision', because you can be sure it'll be correct. But be prepared to defend 'take a decision' if anyone tells you that it doesn't exist!
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"make" is the correct term.
I will make a decision when I am ready.
They made their decision.
I am making a decision.
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