interpret

verb5

1. •
   To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

   • The Holy Bible, Matthew i. 23. Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
   • The Holy Bible, Genesis xli. 8. And Pharaoh told them his dreams; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
2. •
   To convey what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language.

   • He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.
3. •
   To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.

   • The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.
   • The way the musician interpreted a sonata was quite special.
4. •
   To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
5. •
   To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.