briefs

US /brifs/
UK /brifs/
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short, close-fitting underpants

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He prefers to wear briefs instead of boxers.
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
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underpantsundiespantiesjockeystighty whities
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a concise summary of a case, especially for a lawyer

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The lawyer prepared a detailed brief for the judge.
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She was asked to write a brief on the new policy.
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summaryabstractsynopsisoutlinereport
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give (someone) a concise summary of a situation

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The manager will brief the team on the new project.
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I need to brief you on the latest developments.
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informinstructadviseappriseupdate
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brief