brief

³brief

verb

Definition of BRIEF

transitive verb

1

: to make an abstract or abridgment of

2

a : to give final precise instructions to b : to coach thoroughly in advance c : to give essential information to

3

: to discuss (as a military operation) in a briefing <briefed the mission>

— brief·er noun

Examples of BRIEF

1. The captain briefed the crew on the new safety procedures.
2. The President has been briefed by his advisers.

First Known Use of BRIEF

15th century

Related to BRIEF

Synonyms: acquaint, advise, apprise, enlighten, catch up, clear, clue (in), familiarize, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, verse, wise (up)

Related Words: advertise, alert, notify; announce (to), disclose (to); assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant; educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor; disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive

Near Antonyms: misinform, mislead

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