Verb

beschließen

to decide, to resolve, to pass (a law), to conclude

Der Bundestag beschließt ein neues Gesetz.

The parliament passes a new law.

Sie beschließt, ins Ausland zu gehen.

She decides to go abroad.

Der Vorsitzende beschließt die Sitzung.

The chairman concludes the meeting.

((sth.)) to decide/pass (sth.) The committee beschließt the budget.

((to do sth.)) to decide (to do sth.) He beschließt to quit his job.

Synonyms: entscheiden, festlegen; Antonyms: zögern (to hesitate), aufschieben (to postpone)

From the prefix `be-` and the verb `schließen` (to close). It means to 'close' a matter by reaching a conclusion.

Imagine 'closing' a debate or discussion. When it's 'closed' (geschlossen), a decision has been made (beschlossen).

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