brief

US /briːf/
UK /briːf/
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of short duration

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We had a brief chat before the meeting.
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The summer was brief and rainy.
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shortconcise
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longextended
2.

using few words; succinct

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Please keep your report brief.
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Her instructions were very brief.
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concisesuccinct
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detailedlengthy
1.

a set of instructions or information given to someone

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The lawyer received a brief from his client.
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The team was given a brief on the new project.
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instructionssummarydirective
2.

a type of short, close-fitting underpants

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He prefers wearing boxer briefs.
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
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underpantspanties
1.

to give someone detailed instructions or information

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The manager will brief the team on the new policy.
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I need to brief you on the current situation.
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informinstructapprise
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