interpret for someone

interpret for someone
interpret for someone
to translate speech in a foreign language for someone. (Interpreting is done in real time.) •

Nina interpreted for Michael, since he understood very little Russian.

Is there someone who can interpret for me?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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