To summarize our meeting
Formal business communication expression
Use this phrase to clarify decisions and end a professional discussion with authority and organized clarity.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Recap the main points of a professional discussion.
- Ensure everyone is on the same page before leaving.
- Signal the end of a meeting with clear action steps.
معنی
A way to wrap up a discussion by repeating the main points so everyone remembers what was decided.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Ending a project sync
To summarize our meeting, I will handle the slides and you will call the client.
To summarize our meeting, I will handle the slides and you will call the client.
Planning a group trip with friends
To summarize our meeting, we're leaving at 8 AM and Sarah is driving.
To summarize our meeting, we're leaving at 8 AM and Sarah is driving.
A board of directors presentation
To summarize our meeting, we have decided to increase the budget by ten percent.
To summarize our meeting, we have decided to increase the budget by ten percent.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Western business culture, particularly in the US and Germany, efficiency is a core value. This phrase became a standard 'sign-off' to ensure that time spent in meetings translates into actual productivity. It reflects the 'Action Item' culture where every conversation must have a result.
The Rule of Three
When you summarize, try to limit yourself to three main points. It makes you sound more decisive and helps people remember.
Don't Repeat Everything
A summary is not a transcript. If you repeat every single word said in the last hour, people will stop listening.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Recap the main points of a professional discussion.
- Ensure everyone is on the same page before leaving.
- Signal the end of a meeting with clear action steps.
What It Means
Think of this as your conversation’s "TL;DR" or highlight reel. It is the "best of" moments from your discussion. You use it to bring order to a long, messy talk. It tells your listeners, "Listen up, here is the core info." It turns a chaotic chat into a clear, actionable plan. It is the ultimate tool for clarity in a busy world. It signals that the talking part is over and the doing part is about to begin.
How To Use It
Start your final thoughts with this exact phrase. Follow it with a few clear, short bullet points. In an email, you should put it near the bottom. In a meeting, use it to signal the end is near. It helps you transition from talking to leaving the room. You can say, To summarize our meeting, we are buying the pizza. It works best when you list exactly three things. People remember groups of three very well. It makes you sound organized and very professional.
When To Use It
Use it when a discussion feels way too long. It helps pull everyone back to the main goal. Use it after a big brainstorming session with your team. It is perfect for confirming who is doing which task. It makes you look like a natural leader. Use it when you want to be 100% sure of a deal. It prevents those awkward "I thought you meant something else" moments later. It is a lifesaver during long Zoom calls.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for a quick two-minute "hello." If the talk was short, a summary feels like overkill. Avoid it during a romantic dinner or a first date. It might make you sound like a corporate robot. "To summarize our date, you like cats" is a bit weird. Don't use it if people are still actively debating. It is for the end, not the middle. If the mood is very casual, try So, basically instead.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking workplaces, time is a very precious resource. People actually hate meetings that go nowhere. This phrase is a sign of high professional intelligence. It shows you value the time of your busy colleagues. It reflects a culture that prizes efficiency and direct results. In the US and UK, being "direct" is usually seen as being polite. It’s about getting things done without wasting the afternoon.
Common Variations
You will often hear people say To recap instead. Another common one for quick summaries is In a nutshell. If you are in a huge rush, use The bottom line is. For a very formal written report, use In conclusion. If you are just hanging out with friends, try Long story short. All of these aim for the same goal: getting to the point quickly. They help you avoid being the person who talks too much.
نکات کاربردی
This is a high-frequency business English phrase. It is safe to use with superiors, clients, and colleagues. Avoid using it in highly emotional or purely social settings where it might feel too 'corporate'.
The Rule of Three
When you summarize, try to limit yourself to three main points. It makes you sound more decisive and helps people remember.
Don't Repeat Everything
A summary is not a transcript. If you repeat every single word said in the last hour, people will stop listening.
The 'Meeting about a Meeting'
In the US, people often joke about having too many meetings. Using this phrase helps you be the hero who actually ends the meeting on time.
مثالها
6To summarize our meeting, I will handle the slides and you will call the client.
To summarize our meeting, I will handle the slides and you will call the client.
Clearly divides tasks between two people.
To summarize our meeting, we're leaving at 8 AM and Sarah is driving.
To summarize our meeting, we're leaving at 8 AM and Sarah is driving.
Uses a formal phrase in a casual setting for clarity.
To summarize our meeting, we have decided to increase the budget by ten percent.
To summarize our meeting, we have decided to increase the budget by ten percent.
Confirms a major financial decision.
To summarize our meeting: Movie at 7, dinner at 9. See you then!
To summarize our meeting: Movie at 7, dinner at 9. See you then!
Shortens a long digital conversation into two facts.
To summarize our meeting, Mom is mad and nobody is doing the dishes.
To summarize our meeting, Mom is mad and nobody is doing the dishes.
Uses business language to highlight a funny family situation.
To summarize our meeting, I hear your concerns and I will try harder to listen.
To summarize our meeting, I hear your concerns and I will try harder to listen.
Provides a sense of resolution after a difficult talk.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best phrase to end a business call clearly.
___, we will meet again next Tuesday to review the data.
This phrase is used at the end of a discussion to recap the final decision.
Which variation is best for a quick text to a friend?
___, we are meeting at the park at noon.
'So, basically' is the informal version of 'To summarize our meeting'.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of Recapping
Used with friends
So, basically...
General use
To recap...
Office/Business
To summarize our meeting...
Legal/Academic
In conclusion...
Where to use 'To summarize our meeting'
Zoom Calls
Wrapping up a video chat
Email Threads
The final paragraph of an email
Project Planning
Confirming deadlines
Family Logistics
Organizing a holiday
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but it might sound a bit stiff. For friends, try using To recap or So, here is the plan instead.
Primarily, yes. However, you can use it anytime a group of people has made a collective decision, like planning a party.
Yes, it is a closing phrase. Using it at the beginning would be confusing because there is nothing to summarize yet.
In conclusion is usually for speeches or essays. To summarize our meeting is specifically for interactive discussions.
Absolutely. It works perfectly for a one-on-one chat with your boss or a colleague.
Yes, To sum up is a slightly shorter, more neutral version of the same expression.
In an email, yes! Bullet points make your summary much easier to read at a glance.
Not at all. It usually sounds helpful and organized, as long as you are accurate about what was discussed.
Just say, Oh, and one more thing to add to the summary... It happens to everyone!
Yes! Summarizing your key strengths at the end of an interview with To summarize our talk shows great communication skills.
عبارات مرتبط
To recap
A slightly less formal way to repeat the main points.
In a nutshell
A very common idiom for giving a brief summary.
The bottom line is
Focuses on the most important result or financial outcome.
To wrap things up
A casual way to signal that the conversation is ending.
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