Main entry: brief
Definition: a condensed written summary or abstract
Main entry: legal brief, brief
Definition: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
Main entry: brief
Definition: give essential information to someone
Usage: The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
Main entry: brief
Definition: concise and succinct
Usage: covered the matter in a brief statement
Main entry: brief, abbreviated
Definition: (of clothing) very short
Usage: an abbreviated swimsuit; a brief bikini
Main entry: brief
Definition: of short duration or distance
Usage: a brief stay in the country