conclude
gb/kəŋklˈud/ us/kəŋklˈud/
B1
Inglés
~ 1800
befejez, megszüntet, berekeszt, lezár, arra a következtetésre jut, következtet, megállapít, megköt
VERBO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conclude' with 'include'; 'conclude' means to end, not to contain.
Significado
Bring something to an end
Colocaciones
conclude a meeting
|conclude a deal
|conclude an agreement
|conclude a contract
Sinónimos
finish (More general and informal; can apply to tasks or activities.)
|
end (Very general; applies broadly to time periods, events, or processes.)
Antónimos
begin (Opposite in meaning; refers to starting rather than ending.)
Temas
business
|daily life
|events
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To end something, such as a meeting or event.
To cause something such as a meeting, event, or activity to finish.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Some learners forget to use 'that' when introducing the clause after 'conclude'.
Significado
Decide after thinking or evidence
Colocaciones
conclude that
|conclude from evidence
|conclude after discussion
Sinónimos
determine (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
|
decide (More common in everyday speech; broader use.)
Antónimos
doubt (Opposite in meaning; to feel uncertain instead of deciding firmly.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definición
To decide something is true after thinking about the facts.
To make a judgment or decision after considering the facts or evidence.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
megköt
B1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with simply ending an event; here it specifically means agreeing and finalizing.
Significado
Formally agree and finish arrangement
Colocaciones
conclude a treaty
|conclude a peace agreement
|conclude a sale
Sinónimos
finalize (Less formal; used for completing arrangements generally.)
|
ratify (Legal/formal; specifically means to officially approve something already agreed upon.)
Antónimos
cancel (Opposite in meaning; to stop an agreement from happening.)
Temas
business
|law
Definición
To finish making an agreement or contract officially.
To formally agree on and complete an arrangement, deal, or treaty.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
conclude
AFI
GB/kəŋklˈud/
US/kəŋklˈud/
Sílabas y acento
con - clude (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clude)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: conclude
- 3rd Person Singular: concludes
- Present Participle: concluding
- Past: concluded
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.