[+ obj] formal : to officially question (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience
▪ Police debriefed the hostages upon their return. ▪ The pilot was debriefed after his flight. — compare 3brief
▪ Police debriefed the hostages upon their return. ▪ The pilot was debriefed after his flight. — compare 3brief
— debriefing noun
[count] ▪ the debriefings of hostages ▪ a full debriefing [noncount] ▪ The crew met for debriefing.
[count] ▪ the debriefings of hostages ▪ a full debriefing [noncount] ▪ The crew met for debriefing.





