This is the 603rd most frequent Dutch word.
besloot
"Besloot" means "decided" in English.
'Besloot' is used as a simple past tense verb meaning 'decided' in this sentence, describing a choice made by the subject.
Zij besloot om met de trein te reizen in plaats van met de auto.
She decided to travel by train instead of by car.
Here, 'besloot' conveys a conclusive choice after deliberation in the past tense.
Nadat hij alles had overwogen, besloot hij de baan aan te nemen.
After considering everything, he decided to accept the job.
In this sentence, 'besloot' is used to indicate a decision made collectively by a group in the past tense.