debrief

American  

[dee-breef] / diˈbrif /

verb (used with object)

1. to interrogate (a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc.) on return from a mission in order to assess the conduct and results of the mission.

2. to question formally and systematically in order to obtain useful intelligence or information.

   Political and economic experts routinely debrief important defectors about conditions in their home country.

3. to subject to prohibitions against revealing or discussing classified information, as upon separation from a position of military or political sensitivity.

4. Psychology. (after an experiment) to disclose to the subject the purpose of the experiment and any reasons for deception or manipulation.

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debrief British  

/ diːˈbriːf /

verb

1. (of a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc) to make or (of his superiors) to elicit a report after a mission or event Compare brief

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Other Word Forms

• debriefer noun
• debriefing noun

Etymology

Origin of debrief

First recorded in 1940–45; de- + brief

Example Sentences

Nursing a cider at Highland Park Bowl, Maris recalled the late nights she used to spend with Maddux, debriefing her shows over McDonald’s.

From Los Angeles Times

Zelensky described the talks in the United States as "very constructive", adding that decisions would be taken on Ukraine's "further activities" once the delegation returning from there had been debriefed.

From Barron's

After a pitchside post-match debrief, both sets of players wander to The Dolphin Pub, a regular haunt for the London Mags.

From BBC

"Let's calm down. To jump out of the car and to make the first comment it's always a bit too much and let's discuss after the debrief," Vasseur said.

From BBC

The former Olympiacos and Fenerbache manager labelled the Fulham defeat the worst performance under him and there was a debrief planned on Monday for both the head coach and players to air their feelings.

From BBC

Related Words

• interrogate