briefing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a short meeting where people are given information or instructions about a job they are about to do.
a meeting held to provide specific instructions or essential information in preparation for a task or operation.
Simple“The pilots attended a morning briefing before their flight to discuss the weather.”
In context“The tactical briefing lasted nearly an hour as the commander detailed every possible contingency for the upcoming rescue mission.”
UsageOften used with the verb 'to hold' or 'to attend'.
SynonymsAntonymsdebriefing - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a short document or speech that gives you the most important facts about a situation.
a concise written or oral summary of a current situation or set of facts.
Simple“The president received a daily briefing on the country's economy.”
In context“The research team provided a comprehensive briefing on the clinical trial results to the board of directors.”
UsageCommonly appears in the phrase 'daily briefing' or 'press briefing'.
“This year he held his first press briefing since May on 3 August, and another a week later.”
“Briefing journalists in New York the previous day, he said OCHA was working with partners to prepare neighbouring Rwanda for the possible spread of Ebola.”