to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way

I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.

The research focused on how parents interpret the behaviour of their toddlers.

to translate one language into another as it is spoken

He took me with him to interpret in case no one spoke English.

She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her.

Interpreters must interpret everything that is said in the interaction.

to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about its meaning

He interpreted the role with a lot of humour.

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