explain the system

Meaning

This phrase means to describe or clarify how a particular process, workflow, software, or organization structure works. It is commonly used during onboarding, training sessions, or when introducing new tools and procedures to colleagues or clients. The tone is informative and helpful.

Examples

• Could you please explain the system to the new interns during their orientation?

  Could you please explain the system to the new interns during their orientation?

• I need someone to explain the system we use for tracking project hours.

  I need someone to explain the system we use for tracking project hours.

• The IT department made a short video to explain the system update to everyone.

  The IT department made a short video to explain the system update to everyone.

• Let me explain the system so you understand how orders are processed.

  Let me explain the system so you understand how orders are processed.

• She is very good at explaining the system to clients who are not tech-savvy.

  She is very good at explaining the system to clients who are not tech-savvy.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Can you explain me the system?

  ✓ Can you explain the system to me?

  In English, you 'explain something to someone.' You cannot put the indirect object 'me' directly after 'explain' without the preposition 'to.'

• ✗ He explained about the system for an hour.

  ✓ He explained the system for an hour.

  Do not use 'about' after 'explain' when the direct object is the system itself.

Related Expressions

Practice

• During training, our manager will ___ we use for customer service.

  💡 Make the software or process clear to us.

  Show answer

  explain the system

• I don't understand how to request time off; can you ___ to me?

  💡 Clarify how the process works.

  Show answer

  explain the system