1. to question someone in detail about a completed mission, task, or experience in order to obtain useful information
Usage: often used in military, business, or professional contexts

1. a session in which someone is debriefed; a detailed discussion or analysis following an event
Usage: often used in military, business, or professional contexts

Examples

• The pilot was debriefed after the mission.
• We need to debrief the team about what went wrong.
• The astronauts underwent extensive debriefing upon their return.
• The debrief revealed several areas for improvement.
• After the project ended, we held a thorough debrief.
• Intelligence officers debriefed the captured spy.
• The post-game debrief helped the coach understand the team’s performance.