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brief

UK
/briːf/
US
/brif/

Translations

briefnoun
briefs
pl
UK
/briːf/
US
/briːf/
The news anchor read a brief of the day's top stories.
Ведущий новостей прочитал сводку главных событий дня.
The lawyer received a brief from the client regarding the case.
Адвокат получил инструкцию от клиента по делу.
Additional translations
краткое изложение
короткое сообщение
краткий отчет
Synonyms
abstract
summary
outline
digest
recap
briefverb
briefed
Past Simple
briefed
Past Participle
briefing
Gerund
UK
/briːf/
US
/briːf/
The manager will brief the team before the meeting.
Менеджер проинструктирует команду перед встречей.
Additional translations
коротко излагать
дать краткое содержание
Synonyms
inform
outline
recap
condense
summarize
briefadjective
briefer
Comp.
briefest
Super.
UK
/briːf/
US
/brif/
She gave a brief summary of the report.
Она дала короткое резюме отчета.
Their conversation was brief and to the point.
Их разговор был недолгим и по существу.
The meeting was brief but productive.
Встреча была краткой, но продуктивной.
Additional translations
сжатый
лаконичный
Synonyms
summary
concise
succinct
short
pithy
terse
compact
Antonyms
lengthy
long

Definitions

briefnoun
A concise statement or summary of a larger document or speech.
The lawyer prepared a brief for the court summarizing the key points of the case.
A set of instructions or information given to someone, especially in a professional context.
The advertising agency received a brief from the client outlining the campaign objectives.
A short, written document outlining the main points of a legal case, submitted to a court.
The attorney submitted a brief to the judge to support their argument.
A type of short, tight-fitting undergarment worn by men or women.
He prefers wearing briefs for comfort and support during workouts.
UK, informal: a lawyer, especially a barrister or solicitor.
He hired a top brief to defend him in court.
briefverb
To give someone detailed instructions or information.
The manager will brief the team on the new project tomorrow.
To summarize or outline the main points of a document or situation.
Before the meeting, she briefed the board on the key findings of the report.
briefadjective
Short in duration or extent.
The meeting was brief, lasting only ten minutes.
Using few words; concise.
Her brief explanation clarified the entire process.
Of clothing or coverings: short in length, exposing a considerable amount of the body.
She chose a brief jacket that barely reached her waist.
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