1. to make something clear or easy to understand in a direct, honest, and candid manner without concealment or evasion
She decided to explain frankly why she couldn't attend the meeting.
Ela decidiu explicar francamente por que não podia comparecimento à reunião.
2. to communicate the reasons or details of something in an open and truthful way
The manager explained frankly the reasons for the company's restructuring.
O gerente explicou francamente os motivos da reestruturação da empresa.