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- [dee-breef]
- /diˈbrif/
- /ˌdiːˈbriːf/
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- [dee-breef]
- /diˈbrif/
Definitions of debrief word
- verb debrief When someone such as a soldier, diplomat, or astronaut is debriefed, they are asked to give a report on an operation or task that they have just completed. 3
- verb debrief (of a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc) to make or (of his or her superiors) to elicit a report after a mission or event 3
- verb transitive debrief to receive information from (a pilot, emissary, etc.) concerning a flight or mission just completed and, often, to instruct as to restrictions in making this information public 3
- verb with object debrief to interrogate (a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc.) on return from a mission in order to assess the conduct and results of the mission. 1
- verb with object debrief to question formally and systematically in order to obtain useful intelligence or information: Political and economic experts routinely debrief important defectors about conditions in their home country. 1
- verb with object debrief to subject to prohibitions against revealing or discussing classified information, as upon separation from a position of military or political sensitivity. 1
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Origin of debrief
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; de- + brief
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Parts of speech for Debrief
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exclamation
debrief popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
debrief usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debrief
verb debrief
- interrogate — to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- grill — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- quiz — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
- investigate — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
Antonyms for debrief
verb debrief
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- release — to lease again.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
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