Word
briefed
US/ˈbɹift/
UK/bɹˈiːft/
Definitions
01to give information
v. to give someone all the facts and instructions they need for a task.
v. to provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of facts or instructions to prepare someone for a specific task or mission.
“The manager briefed the team on the new safety rules before the project started.”
“The intelligence officers briefed the cabinet on the developing situation at the border, ensuring every minister understood the potential risks of intervention.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice: 'to be briefed on something'.
02informed
adj. having been given the necessary information or instructions.
adj. possessing the requisite information or instructions for a specific purpose; often used as a participial adjective.
“I cannot comment on the case until I have been fully briefed.”
“The delegates arrived at the conference well briefed on the technical requirements of the proposed environmental treaty.”
Antonyms
03legal instruction
v. to give a lawyer the facts of a case so they can represent someone.
v. to instruct a barrister or legal counsel by providing them with a summary of the facts and evidence of a case.
“The family briefed a top lawyer to help them with the trial.”
“The firm briefed a senior counsel to lead the defence, providing a massive volume of evidence regarding the patent infringement claim.”
Formal · Technical
Usage
In British English, this specifically refers to a solicitor hiring a barrister.
Real-World Examples
“He briefed them on Saturday on the current state of affairs, and for now, they are showing a united front.” “I’ve spoken to enough people briefed on and familiar with the talks to believe that to be true.” Domain
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