Meaning & Definition of word "Conclude"

Conclude

/kənˈkluːd/

verb:

  • 1. to bring something to an end; to finish or complete.
    • Example: The committee decided to conclude the meeting after discussing all the agenda items.
  • 2. to arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
    • Example: After reviewing the evidence, the jury was able to conclude that the defendant was not guilty.
  • 3. to make a final decision or determination.
    • Example: The researchers concluded that further studies are needed to support their findings.
  • 4. to form a logical judgment or inference.
    • Example: From the data collected, we can conclude that the new medication is effective.

Etymology

From Latin 'concludere', meaning 'to close, shut up, or conclude'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conclude a deal:

to finish negotiating and agree on the terms of an agreement.

conclude an agreement:

to finalize the terms and conditions of a contract.

conclude with:

to end something, often with a final remark or summary.

Related Words

conclusion:

the end or finish of an event, process, or text.

conclusive:

serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing.

Slang Meanings of conclude

Meaning: to wrap it up

Example Sentence: Let's wrap it up and conclude this meeting.

Meaning: call it a day

Example Sentence: After finishing the last task, I think we can conclude and call it a day.