1. to explain the meaning of something
2. to understand or view something in a particular way
3. to translate spoken words from one language to another

Examples

• The teacher helped us interpret the poem's symbolism.
• How do you interpret his silence during the meeting?
• She will interpret for the foreign delegates at the conference.
• The pianist interpreted the classical piece with great emotion.
• Scientists are still trying to interpret the data from the experiment.
• Different cultures may interpret the same gesture differently.
• The guide interpreted the ancient hieroglyphs for the tourists.