briefed
word · lemma: brief
/ˈbɹift/
/bɹˈiːft/
Definition
To give someone all the necessary information or instructions they need about a situation, task, or event.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and in business/military contexts—'be briefed on' is common. Often for important or confidential information. Not the same as 'informed'; 'brief' implies a summary or focused information before action.
Spanish: informar - poner al tantoPortuguese (BR): informar - orientarPortuguese (PT): informar - dar instruçõesChinese (Simplified): 简要告知 - 汇报Chinese (Traditional): 簡要告知 - 匯報Hindi: सूचित किया - जानकारी दीArabic: أطلع - قدّم موجزًاBengali: ব্রিফ করা - সংক্ষিপ্তভাবে জানানোRussian: проинструктировал - довёл информациюJapanese: 説明した - 指示したVietnamese: đã phổ biến - đã hướng dẫnKorean: 보고했다 - 간단히 설명했다Turkish: bilgilendirdi - brifing verdiUrdu: مختصراً آگاہ کیا - ہدایت دیIndonesian: memberi pengarahan - memberi instruksi
Example Sentences
The manager briefed the team before the meeting.
basic
She briefed her assistant about the new project.
basic
The officer briefed the soldiers before the mission.
basic
Everyone was briefed about what to do in an emergency.
natural
I was briefed on all the safety procedures before starting the job.
natural
He briefed me so quickly that I almost missed the important details.
natural