This is the 4051st most frequent Dutch word.
affluiten
To whistle to signal the end (e.g., of a sports match).
Here, 'affluiten' represents the act of signaling the end of the match using a whistle.
De scheidsrechter zal de wedstrijd affluiten na de laatste minuut.
The referee will conclude the match after the last minute.
In this case, 'affluiten' is used figuratively to mean the premature conclusion of the concert.
Het concert werd voortijdig affluiten vanwege technische problemen.
The concert was prematurely concluded due to technical difficulties.
Here, 'affluiten' is used to signify the official conclusion of the event with a speech or expression.