early 14c., "end an argument," from Latin concludere "to shut up, enclose," from com- "together" (see com-) + -cludere, comb. form of claudere "to shut" (see close (v.)). Meaning "reach a mental conclusion, deduce" is from late 14c., a sense also in Latin. Related: Concluded; concluding.
例文
1. If the clubs cannot conclude a deal,an independent tribunal will decide.
クラブ間で合意に至らない場合は、独立した仲裁委員会が裁定する。
2.This has made many Americans conclude that business ethics is an oxymoron.
これにより、多くのアメリカ人が商業道徳を矛盾した言い方だと断定している。
3.The competitors cantered into the arena to conclude the closing ceremony.