Collocation
explain a problem
to describe what is wrong or difficult so others can understand and help
Definition
'explain a problem' is a common English collocation. to describe what is wrong or difficult so others can understand and help
explain + a problem
“Can you explain the problem to the technician?”
Examples
- Please explain the problem again in simple words.
- He tried to explain the problem to his manager during the meeting.
- I will explain the problem when the engineer calls back.
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- Could you explain the problem with the printer to the receptionist?
- She explained the problem clearly, so we knew what to do next.
- We need to explain the problem before we can choose the best solution.
- The customer asked me to explain the problem step by step.
- By the time support replied, I had already explained the problem in detail.
- If you explain the problem calmly, people are more likely to help.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with