to give a reason, or be a reason, for something
توضیح دادن, شرح دادن, روشن کردن
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen.
Alex explained that his car had broken down.
Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone.
Please explain your reasons.
(informal)Oh well then, that explains it.
The phenomenon is partly explained by the fact that global temperatures are rising.
Slow growth in the economy is to be explained in terms of a lack of demand.
The government now has to explain its decision to the public.
‘It was like this,’ she explained.
You're going to have some explaining to do when your parents get home!