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explain back

B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

to explain something again in one's own words to confirm understanding

In context

01

Please explain back the instructions so I know you understood.

02

The doctor asked the patient to explain back how to take the medicine.

Synonyms

clarify,rephrase,restate

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗