concluding
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.happening at the very end of something.
adj.occurring at the end of a sequence or event; serving to bring something to a close.
Simple“In his concluding remarks, the principal thanked all the teachers for their hard work.”
In context“The concluding chapter of the report synthesises the empirical data and offers several policy recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the act of finishing or ending a task or speech.
v.the present participle of 'conclude', indicating the ongoing process of bringing something to a formal end.
Simple“She is concluding her presentation now, so we can ask questions soon.”
In context“By concluding the negotiations before the weekend, the diplomats managed to avoid a significant escalation of the border dispute.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.something that is so strong it ends any doubt.
adj.serving to settle a dispute or provide a final, convincing proof.
Simple“The lawyer hoped the new evidence would be the concluding proof of his innocence.”
In context“The historian searched for a concluding argument that would finally silence his critics regarding the origins of the conflict.”
UsageIn modern English, 'conclusive' is almost always preferred over 'concluding' for this specific meaning.
Teacher's tipThis sense is archaic; learners should use 'conclusive' when describing evidence or arguments that prove a point.
SynonymsAntonyms
“You were incredible, and we will always remember you." The Volta a Portugal got under way in Lisbon on 5 August and is raced over 10 stages, concluding in Porto on 16 August.”
“We briefly meet his family for the first time about 15 minutes before the end of the concluding episode.”