brief

US /briːf/
UK /briːf/
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1.

breve, curto

of short duration

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We had a brief chat before the meeting.
Tivemos uma breve conversa antes da reunião.
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The summer was brief and rainy.
O verão foi breve e chuvoso.
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shortconcise
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longextended
2.

sucinto, conciso

using few words; succinct

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Please keep your report brief.
Por favor, mantenha seu relatório breve.
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Her instructions were very brief.
As instruções dela foram muito breves.
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concisesuccinct
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detailedlengthy
1.

briefing, instruções, resumo

a set of instructions or information given to someone

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The lawyer received a brief from his client.
O advogado recebeu um resumo do seu cliente.
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The team was given a brief on the new project.
A equipe recebeu um briefing sobre o novo projeto.
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instructionssummarydirective
2.

cuecas, calcinhas

a type of short, close-fitting underpants

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He prefers wearing boxer briefs.
Ele prefere usar cuecas boxer.
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
Ela comprou um novo pacote de calcinhas de algodão.
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underpantspanties
1.

informar, instruir

to give someone detailed instructions or information

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The manager will brief the team on the new policy.
O gerente vai informar a equipe sobre a nova política.
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I need to brief you on the current situation.
Preciso te informar sobre a situação atual.
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informinstructapprise
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briefs