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Underpants or undergarments covering the groin area
“A bra and a pair of briefs lay on the floor.”
Full underpants worn by cheerleaders
Tasks to be performed
“The engineer's brief was to conduct the necessary research into discovering more efficient methods of production.”
Plural for a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
“Adam brought his ten-year-old son to him, with a brief to knock the boy's piano technique into shape.”
Plural for a brief summary of something presented
“Could you provide me with a brief of the meeting I just missed?”
Plural for a summary of the facts and legal points in a case given to a barrister to argue in court
“His lawyers would proceed to assemble a legal brief outlining their client's innocence.”
Plural for a solicitor or barrister
“His brief's eloquence would save him from certain prison time.”
To explain or demonstrate something
To provide information to
“Her mother then calls everyone in her Rolodex to brief them on her medical crisis while scheduling a farewell martini.”
To summarize an event or recent development to someone
“Part of your role will be to brief the latest market developments for the research team.”
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