This is the 3896th most frequent Chinese word.
下定
"To make a firm decision."
下定决心 here means 'making a firm decision' and often implies determination and resolve to take an action.
我终于下定决心去追求自己的梦想。
I finally made up my mind to pursue my dreams.
下定 refers to 'firmly establishing' a decision, often connected with formal or impactful decision-making.
老板下定了决定要扩大公司规模。
The boss firmly decided to expand the company's scale.
下定 shows the process of concluding or determining a choice after deliberation.