English vocabulary · B2
Debrief
/ˌdiːˈbriːf/ · v., n.
Debrief means to talk after work and share what happened. People share key facts so everyone can learn and do better.
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Example sentences
- The team debriefed after a rescue.
- The coach debriefed players after practice.
Word origin and roots
formed in English
- de — reverse (formed in English)
- brief — tell (formed in English)
Synonyms and nuances
- REVIEW — study what happened (Look Back)
- REPORT — tell what you learned (Share The Facts)
- QUESTION — get more facts (Ask For Details)
Words with the same root
brief — tell
- brief — give needed information
Lesson notes
Debrief means to talk after work and share what happened. People share key facts so everyone can learn and do better.
Related: review, report, question. Use debrief when people share facts after work.
The team debriefed after a rescue. The coach debriefed players after practice.
Formed in English. De- means reverse. Brief means tell. A brief comes first; a debrief comes after.