Beschließen

Beschließen is a German verb with several related meanings, primarily revolving around the concept of concluding or deciding. Its core meaning is to bring something to an end. This can apply to physical objects, like deciding to close a door or a window. It can also refer to ending a period of time, such as deciding to finish a book or a task. In a more abstract sense, beschließen can mean to resolve or to come to a conclusion.

The verb is frequently used in the context of making a decision. When a person beschließt something, they have made up their mind and will act upon that choice. This can be a personal decision, like deciding to go on a trip, or a collective decision made by a group, such as a parliament deciding on a new law. The structure "beschließen, etwas zu tun" is common, indicating the intention to perform a specific action. For example, "Ich beschließe, heute ins Kino zu gehen" translates to "I decide to go to the cinema today." The past tense of beschließen is beschloss, and the past participle is beschlossen. It is an irregular verb.