B2–C1 · CLF · CLF069

Given [X], we decided to [Y] because [Z].

EN · EnglishGiven [X], we decided to [Y] because [Z].
DE · GermanAngesichts [X] haben wir beschlossen, [Y], weil [Z].
EN · English

Given the support constraints,  we  decided  to keep the simpler  workflow because the operations  team  can own  it.

DE · German

Angesichts der Supportbedingungen  haben  wir  beschlossen, den einfacheren  Ablauf  beizubehalten, weil das  Betriebsteam  ihn selbst  betreuen kann.

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  1. EN · English

    Given the limited observability,  we  decided  to delay the  launch because silent  failures  would be difficult  to detect.

    DE · German

    Angesichts der begrenzten Beobachtbarkeit  haben  wir  beschlossen, den  Start zu  verschieben, weil stille  Fehler schwer zu  erkennen wären.

  2. EN · English

    Given the migration risk,  we  decided  to run both  paths in parallel because  rollback  must remain possible.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Migrationsrisikos  haben  wir  beschlossen, beide  Wege vorübergehend parallel zu  betreiben, weil ein  Rollback möglich bleiben muss.

  3. EN · English

    Given the user feedback,  we  decided  to remove the extra  step because  it added  friction without adding control  value.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Nutzerfeedbacks  haben  wir  beschlossen, den zusätzlichen  Schritt zu  entfernen, weil  er  Reibung erzeugte, ohne zusätzlichen Kontrollwert zu  schaffen.

  4. EN · English

    Given the maintenance budget,  we  decided  to reuse the existing  infrastructure because a new  service  would add ownership  cost.

    DE · German

    Angesichts des Wartungsbudgets  haben  wir  beschlossen, die bestehende  Infrastruktur  weiterzuverwenden, weil ein neuer  Service zusätzliche  Betriebskosten  verursachen würde.

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Reasoning move · Decide

Decide

What it does

State a completed choice while keeping the reason or decision criterion visible.

When to use it

Use it after a choice has been made and the reader needs to understand why that option was selected.

Common mistake

Do not use because as a post-hoc excuse; the stated reason should reflect the criterion that actually drove the decision.

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Nearby structures let you perform the same reasoning move in a different form.

  1. The choice comes down to [X] or [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set · related logic
  2. There is a trade-off between [X] and [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The advantage of [X] is [Y]; the downside is [Z].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. If we prioritize [X], we risk sacrificing [Y].Decide · same reasoning move · same study set

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See this reasoning move in real sentences

The source sentence contains a reviewed cue that points toward this frame. Treat it as a bridge for practice, not as an equivalence claim.

ENHaving + Past ParticipleHaving spoken to the manager, they decided to go ahead with the project.ENUse Idioms to Sound Like a NativeThey decided to call it a day.