reach a verdict

This page is about the collocation reach a verdict

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to decide if the accused is guilty or not

For example

  • After deliberating for three days, the jury finally reached a verdict.

  • The verdict they reached shocked all those who believed he was innocent.

Note:
Related collocations include "reach a decision" and "reach a conclusion"

Quick Quiz

After reaching their verdict, the jury had to

a. decide if he was guilty

b. deliver it in the courtroom

c. listen to some new witnesses
a) decide if he was guilty b) deliver it in the courtroom c) listen to some new witnesses

Contributor: Matt Errey