beschlossen
Translation
decided, resolved, agreed upon, settled
Examples
Das ist eine beschlossene Sache.
That is a settled matter.
Die beschlossenen Maßnahmen treten sofort in Kraft.
The decided measures take effect immediately.
Grammar Patterns
to be a settled matter ...sein eine beschlossene Sache. That is a settled matter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entschieden, festgelegt; Antonyms: offen (open), unentschieden (undecided)
Etymology
Past participle of 'beschließen' (to decide). It comes from 'be-' + 'schließen' (to close, to shut). The idea is that a discussion has been 'closed' and a decision made.
Memory Tips
Think of a door being 'geschlossen' (closed) on a debate. The matter is now 'beschlossen' (decided/settled).