interpret

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.

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.

To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

(intransitive) 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

(computing, transitive) To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.