godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
bring to a finish; wrap up; conclude
Used for bringing a meeting, event, speech, or period of time to a satisfying or organized close.
会議を締めくくる前に、もう一度要点を確認しましょう。
Before we wrap up the meeting, let's review the main points once more.
彼はスピーチを感動的な言葉で締めくくった。
He concluded his speech with moving words.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
bind firmly; tie up tightly
Literal meaning of tying or binding something securely, such as a bundle or package. Less common than the figurative sense.
彼は荷物をひもでしっかりと締めくくった。
He tied the luggage firmly with a cord.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
superintend; manage; oversee
Rare, somewhat old-fashioned use for supervising or managing a task or group. Modern Japanese more often uses 取りまとめる or 監督する.
彼はそのプロジェクトを最後まで締めくくった。
He oversaw the project through to the end.