To bring something to a close; to conclude or wrap up an event, speech, or piece of writing.
会議を締めくくる前に、次回の予定を確認しましょう。
Before concluding the meeting, let's confirm the schedule for next time.
彼のスピーチが式を上手に締めくくった。
His speech neatly concluded the ceremony.
本稿はデータのまとめで締めくくる予定だ。
This article will be concluded with a summary of the data.
To bind or tie something firmly; to fasten securely.
荷物をロープで締めくくって、落ちないようにした。
He tied the luggage with rope so it wouldn't fall off.
着物の帯をしっかり締めくくるのが大事だ。
It's important to fasten the kimono sash firmly.
(Somewhat literary) To superintend or oversee and bring something to its completion; to be responsible for concluding the whole.
課長がプロジェクト全体を締めくくって報告書を作成した。
The section chief oversaw the entire project and prepared the final report.