As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To have or show one's understanding of what something means and to be able to express that understanding in your own words. English = interpret. Note: 1. The signer in the video is giving a definition in Auslan for the English term INTERPRET as it is used in an educational or academic setting especially in instructions for assignments or exam questions. 2. The other signs associated with the English keyword INTERPRET would not be used in this context.