Concluding
/kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo bring or come to an end; finish.
/kənˈkluːd/
To bring something to an end or finish it.
The concert is concluding with a fireworks display.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a party. When it's time to go home, you're concluding the party. It means you're bringing it to an end!
👶 For kids: When something is concluding, it means it's finished or done!
More Examples
She concluded her speech by thanking everyone for attending.
The judge will conclude the trial tomorrow.
How It's Used
"The meeting will be concluding in a few minutes."
"The report concluded with a summary of the findings."
To reach a judgment or decision after considering the facts.
/kənˈkluːd/
To arrive at a judgment or opinion by reasoning.
The detectives concluded that it was an accident.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're a detective. After looking at clues, you can conclude who did it. You're making a decision based on evidence!
👶 For kids: When you conclude something, you think about it and decide what you believe is true.
More Examples
After careful analysis, I concluded that the investment was not a good idea.
The survey concluded that most people preferred online shopping.
How It's Used
"Based on the evidence, we can conclude that climate change is a serious threat."
"The jury concluded that the defendant was guilty."
Idioms & expressions
in conclusion
Used to introduce a final statement or summary.
"In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work."
From the Latin *concludere* ('to shut up, enclose, finish'), from *com-* (together) + *claudere* (to shut).
The word 'conclude' has been used since the 14th century, initially meaning 'to shut up' or 'close'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'to reach a decision.'
Memory tip
Think of closing a book or finishing a project – that's concluding.
Word Origin
"to shut up, enclose, finish"