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Definition brief in British English

brief verb

[transitive] verb
/briːf/
1

to give someone information about a situation, especially officially

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
tell deliver report
2

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

Example

I briefed counsel under the favourable arrangements offered to members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

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 British English