re-explain


Also found in: Thesaurus.

re-explain

(ˌriːɪkˈspleɪn)
vb (tr)
to explain again or in a different way
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.re-explain - interpret from a different viewpoint
rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
Well it's quite likely they'll have to re-explain what their disability is and renegotiate the reasonable adjustments they've already agreed.
On the other hand, in the contemporary situation, there is a growing impulse to transform this bilateral relationship further than stereotypes and if consequently needed, re-explain its strategic scopes in keeping with demanding realities on the ground.
Many of my professors spent great time with me during their office hours to re-explain what I did not understand during the lecture.
The midwife's knowledge, of her client and the supports and strengths available to her, is particularly important in deciding how to support and when to explain, and re-explain, complex medical information.
Since this experience, I have grown thoughtful about the Writing Center's identity as I have questioned why my work requires me so frequently to explain and re-explain the center within its own institution.
He said: "I don't need to re-explain the context but the UK government has decided that they want to shrink the public realm and there are consequences to that - the only surefire insurance against these things is not to vote for these people.
Every time I attempt to sort it by phoning my bank, I have to be sure I have around two hours to spare, as I have to re-explain it all and there are so many waits on the phone while they try to find solutions.
He explained that for each change of government companies must re-explain proposals and take into account the new minister's views, which slows down any process and stunts development.
Ask the person to summarize or re-explain. This helps make sure you're on the same page.
If this is the case, make sure to re-explain the embouchure, and in particular the need for cushion from the lower lip.
Rather than have to explain the dialysis options--and re-explain them at the next several visits because traumatized patients have a difficult time absorbing the information --the conversation can begin in an entirely different place, with which options seem to be the best fit, and whether those are clinically or programmatically possible for that person.