verb
to decide, to resolve
B1
Beschließen: to decide, to resolve. Used for formal resolutions (e.g. parliament). Auxiliary haben; strong irregular verb: present stem e→ie (ich beschließe), preterite beschloss, past participle beschlossen. Non‑reflexive, not separable. Often followed by infinitive with zu or by that‑clauses (beschließen, etwas zu tun; wir beschlossen, ...).
Examples
Der Vorstand beschloss neue Maßnahmen.
The board decided on new measures.
Wir haben beschlossen, früher zu gehen.
We decided to leave earlier.
Der Vorstand beschloss, die Kosten zu senken, nachdem die Zahlen schlechter als erwartet waren.
The board decided to reduce costs after the figures were worse than expected.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a group around a table stamping a paper 'beschlossen' when they make a decision.
Sounds like 'be-SHLEESS-en' — think 'we'll choose (decide) by saying "blees"'.
Notes
A strong (irregular) verb. Common in formal contexts (Beschluss, beschlossen). Often used with dass-clauses or direct objects (etwas beschließen).