brief brief /ˈbriːf/

adjective

1. () Of short duration or distance  ( brief )
   of short duration or distance
    A brief stay in the country
   a brief stay in the country
   
2. () Concise and succinct  ( brief )
   concise and succinct
    Covered the matter in a brief statement
   covered the matter in a brief statement
   
3. () (of clothing) very short  ( abbreviated , brief )
   (of clothing) very short
    An abbreviated swimsuit
   an abbreviated swimsuit
    A brief bikini
   a brief bikini
   

noun

1. () (law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case  ( legal brief , brief )
   (law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
   
2. A condensed written summary or abstract  ( brief )
   a condensed written summary or abstract
   

verb

1. () Give essential information to someone  ( brief )
   give essential information to someone
    The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
   The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade