Definition of: conclude

(kən·kld′) v. ·clud·ed, ·clud·ing v.t.
1. To come to a decision about; decide or determine.
2. To infer or deduce as a result or effect.
3. To arrange or settle finally.
4. To terminate; bring to an end.
5. Obs. To shut in; enclose.
—v.i.
6. To come to an end.
7. To infer or deduce a conclusion. See synonyms under CEASE, EFFECT, END. [<L concludere <com- thoroughly + claudere close, shut off]
—con·clud′er noun