/ kənˈkluːd; NAmE / verb
1.
(not used in the progressive tenses) conclude sth (from sth) | conclude (from sth) that ... to decide or believe sth as a result of what you have heard or seen :
[ vn ]
What do you conclude from that?
[ v ( that )]
The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory.
[ v that ]
He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan.
[ vn that ]
It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low.
[also v speech ]
2.
conclude (sth) (with sth) ( formal ) to come to an end; to bring sth to an end :
[ v ]
Let me make just a few concluding remarks.
The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'.
He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home.
[ vn ]
The commission concluded its investigation last month.
[ v speech ]
'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded.
3.
[ vn ] conclude sth (with sb) to arrange and settle an agreement with sb formally and finally :
They concluded a treaty with Turkey.
A trade agreement was concluded between the two countries.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (in the sense convince ): from Latin concludere , from con- completely + claudere to shut.