📝brief

adjective, noun, verb
/briːf/

Meaning

Short in duration; a summary of information.
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

Example Sentences

The manager briefed the team before the meeting.

The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.

Example Expressions

in brief

Synonyms

short, concise, summary, outline, synopsis, instructions
Entry 1
short, concise, summary, outline
Entry 2
summary, outline, synopsis, instructions

Antonyms

long, detailed, detailed report, lengthy document
Entry 1
long, detailed
Entry 2
detailed report, lengthy document

Collocations

brief meeting, legal brief, security briefing, brief moment, detailed brief, brief summary
Entry 1
brief meeting, legal brief, security briefing, brief moment
Entry 2
legal brief, detailed brief, brief summary

More Example Sentences

We are discouraged from talking during the briefing.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is important for you.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is significant for you.

Allow me to briefly explain the background of the topic at the outset.

A brief and impactful self-introduction is the first step of networking.

To put it briefly, the matter is fundamentally related to improving efficiency.

Having the ability to introduce yourself briefly at networking events is essential.

Hello everyone. Before we begin, let me introduce myself briefly. I am Ihtisham and I work in the HR department.

Hello everyone. Before we begin, let me introduce myself briefly. I am Anisha and I work in the Design department.

Hello everyone. Before we begin, let me introduce myself briefly. I am Pranto and I work in the Marketing department.

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