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To make something easier to understand

explain

verb

to tell someone something in a way that helps them understand it better

define

verb

to explain the meaning of a word

put across

to explain an idea, belief etc in a way that is easy to understand

interpret

verb

to explain the meaning of something

clarify

verb

to explain something more clearly so that it is easier to understand

explain yourself

to tell someone what you mean in a clear way that they can easily understand

run through

to explain or to read something quickly

set out

to explain, describe, or arrange something in a clear and detailed way, especially in writing

lay out

to explain something carefully and clearly

get across

to make people understand something

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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