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 conclude conclude /kənˈkluːd/

verb

  1. () Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion  ( reason out , reason , conclude )
    decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
     We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
    We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house
  2. () Bring to a close  ( conclude )
    bring to a close
     The committee concluded the meeting
    The committee concluded the meeting
  3. () Reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation  ( conclude , resolve )
    reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
      They will work together to resolve the conflict peacefully.
    They will work together to resolve the conflict peacefully.
  4. Reach agreement on  ( conclude )
    reach agreement on
     They concluded an economic agreement
    They concluded an economic agreement
     We concluded a cease-fire
    We concluded a cease-fire
  5. Come to a close  ( conclude , close )
    come to a close
     The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin
    The concert closed with a nocturne by Chopin