conclude
gb/kəŋklˈud/ us/kəŋklˈud/
B1
English
~ 1800
befejez, megszüntet, berekeszt, lezár, arra a következtetésre jut, következtet, megállapít, megköt
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to conclude [something]
The chairman concluded the meeting at 5 p.m.
Az elnök délután 5-kor berekesztette az ülést.
They concluded the conference with a dinner.
A konferenciát vacsorával zárták.
The negotiations were concluded successfully yesterday.
We will conclude the ceremony with a short speech.
Learner examples
The teacher concluded the lesson.
A tanár befejezte az órát.
We concluded the game after two hours.
Két óra után befejeztük a játékot.
The party concluded at midnight.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conclude' with 'include'; 'conclude' means to end, not to contain.
Meaning
Bring something to an end
Collocations
conclude a meeting
|conclude a deal
|conclude an agreement
|conclude a contract
Synonyms
finish (More general and informal; can apply to tasks or activities.)
|
end (Very general; applies broadly to time periods, events, or processes.)
Antonyms
begin (Opposite in meaning; refers to starting rather than ending.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|events
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To end something, such as a meeting or event.
To cause something such as a meeting, event, or activity to finish.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to conclude that [clause]
The police concluded that the fire was accidental.
A rendőrség arra a következtetésre jutott, hogy a tűz véletlenül keletkezett.
From her tone, I concluded she was upset.
A hangjából arra következtettem, hogy feldúlt.
Scientists concluded that climate change is accelerating.
He concluded from the data that the plan would fail.
Learner examples
I conclude that he is tired.
Arra következtetek, hogy fáradt.
The doctor concluded that she was sick.
Az orvos megállapította, hogy beteg.
They concluded from the results that the test was wrong.
Common mistake:
Some learners forget to use 'that' when introducing the clause after 'conclude'.
Meaning
Decide after thinking or evidence
Collocations
conclude that
|conclude from evidence
|conclude after discussion
Synonyms
determine (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
|
decide (More common in everyday speech; broader use.)
Antonyms
doubt (Opposite in meaning; to feel uncertain instead of deciding firmly.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
To decide something is true after thinking about the facts.
To make a judgment or decision after considering the facts or evidence.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
3
megköt
B1
Usage pattern:
to conclude [an agreement/deal/treaty]
The two countries concluded a trade agreement last year.
A két ország tavaly kereskedelmi megállapodást kötött.
They concluded the contract after weeks of negotiation.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után megkötötték a szerződést.
The leaders concluded peace talks successfully.
Learner examples
We concluded a deal with the company.
Megállapodást kötöttünk a céggel.
The two sides concluded a peace treaty.
A két fél békeszerződést kötött.
They concluded the contract on Monday.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simply ending an event; here it specifically means agreeing and finalizing.
Meaning
Formally agree and finish arrangement
Collocations
conclude a treaty
|conclude a peace agreement
|conclude a sale
Synonyms
finalize (Less formal; used for completing arrangements generally.)
|
ratify (Legal/formal; specifically means to officially approve something already agreed upon.)
Antonyms
cancel (Opposite in meaning; to stop an agreement from happening.)
Themes
business
|law
Definition
To finish making an agreement or contract officially.
To formally agree on and complete an arrangement, deal, or treaty.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conclude
IPA
GB/kəŋklˈud/
US/kəŋklˈud/
Syllables & stress
con - clude (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clude)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: conclude
- 3rd Person Singular: concludes
- Present Participle: concluding
- Past: concluded
Word family
Forms
concludes
verb
concluding
verb
concluded
verb
Core family
conclusion
noun B1
conclusive
adjective B2
Related words
conclusively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inconclusive
adjective B2
inconclusively
adverb
Advanced or less common
conclusiveness
noun
Expressions
to conclude with
1/tə kəŋklˈud wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
End with a final part/item
To finish something by doing or saying a final thing.
Examples
- The speaker concluded with a funny story.
- We will conclude with a short video presentation.
in conclusion
1/ˈɪn kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
to introduce final statement
Used to show you are saying your last idea or summary.
Examples
- In conclusion, we must act now to protect the environment.
- In conclusion, I believe this plan will work.
- In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for coming.