Concluding

/kənˈkluː.dɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To bring something to an end or to finish.
She was concluding her speech when the audience erupted in applause.
To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
After reviewing all the evidence, the jury was concluding their deliberations.
adjective
Serving to bring something to a close or conclusion.
The concluding chapter of the book summarized the main themes discussed throughout the narrative.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'concludere', meaning to close or finalize.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in conclusion
A phrase used to signify the end of a discussion or argument.
concluding thoughts
Final reflections or insights presented at the end.
concluding remarks
Statements made at the end of a speech or presentation.

Related Words

conclude
To bring something to an end or finish.
conclusion
The end or final part, typically following a discussion or argument.
conclusively
In a way that proves something undeniably.

Slang Meanings