What does "Brief" mean?

short in duration

Synonym: informed, instructed Opposite: misled, confused

"Brief" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

The good news is I can be brief about it.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E5

Brief. Small man go to hospital.

New Girl S1E22

She's also not brief.

Parks and Recreation S4E3

'I briefed Callett.'

Black Mirror S1E1

Do you have any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss with me before we brief Izzie.

Grey's Anatomy S5E19

All right. Brief him on the route into the complex.

Inception

I just briefed the team.

Modern Family S7E20

Brief me on the way.

Suits S7E14

"Brief" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 12 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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