Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
describe-an-incident
Phrase
dɪˈskraɪb ən ˈɪnsɪdənt
Definition
To give a detailed account of an event or occurrence, outlining its characteristics, context, and implications.
Examples
- The witness was asked to describe the incident in detail to the police.
- In her report, she will describe the incident that led to the evacuation.
- He had to describe an incident from his childhood during the therapy session.
Meaning
Describing an incident involves narrating what happened during a specific occurrence, including the actions, people involved, and the situations that led to or resulted from it.
Synonyms
- narrate an event
- recount an occurrence
- detail a situation
