clarifying expectations

noun phrase
UK /ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃənz/
US /ˈkler.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃənz/

Telling people clearly what you want them to do.

The teacher spent the first day clarifying expectations for homework.

SYNONYMS

setting expectationsexplaining expectationsmaking expectations cleardefining expectationscommunicating expectations

RELATED WORDS

expectationclarifycommunicationagreementguidelines

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Making sure everyone knows the rules before starting a task.

Before the game, the coach was clarifying expectations about fair play.

3. Explaining what is expected at work so no one is confused.

The manager held a meeting clarifying expectations for the new project.

4. Helping someone understand what they should and should not do.

Parents can help by clarifying expectations about screen time.