to explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applied esp. to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.; as, to interpret the hebrew language to an englishman; to interpret an indian speech.-to apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation; as, an actor interprets the character of hamlet; a musician interprets a sonata; an artist interprets a landscape.-to act as an interpreter.