1. To make clear or understandable the true circumstances or details of a situation; to provide an account of what actually happened
The manager called a meeting to explain the facts about the company's financial situation.
O gerente convocou uma reunião para explicar os fatos sobre a situação financeira da empresa.
2. To clarify reality or truth, often in contrast to rumors, misconceptions, or false information
She wanted to explain the facts to silence the rumors circulating about her.
Ela queria explicar os fatos para silenciar os boatos que circulavam sobre ela.