resolve vs square off

resolve is a noun but square off is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
resolve	Yes	No	Yes	No
square off	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, square off is a hyponym of resolve; that is, square off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resolve:

Other hyponyms of resolve include determine, settle, square up.

resolve (noun)	square off (noun)
the trait of being resolute
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

resolve (verb)	square off (verb)
cause to go into a solution	settle conclusively; come to terms
bring to an end; settle conclusively
reach a decision
find the solution
understand the meaning of
reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
make clearly visible