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Definition brief in American English

brief verb

[transitive] verb
/brif/
1

to give someone information about a situation, especially officially

Example

He asked how many people were briefed about the decision?

Example

Members of the committee were briefed on the plan last week.

Synonyms and related words
tell deliver report
2

to give a lawyer the facts of a case in order for them to take a case to court

Example

I briefed counsel under the favorable arrangements offered to members of the institute.

Synonyms and related words
tell deliver report
Example

The appellant has briefed counsel to appeal.

Synonyms and related words
tell deliver report
Definition brief in American English