brief

Describes something that lasts for a short time or contains few words.

ruОписывает что-то, что длится короткое время или содержит мало слов.esQue dura poco tiempo o que contiene pocas palabras o elementos.frDécrit quelque chose qui dure peu de temps ou qui contient peu de mots.deBeschreibt etwas, das nur kurze Zeit dauert oder wenige Worte enthält.ptDescreve algo que dura pouco tempo ou que usa poucas palavras.zh形容持续时间很短，或言语、文字简洁，用词很少。arيصف شيئًا يستغرق وقتًا قصيرًا أو يحتوي على كلمات قليلة.

1. Short in duration A2 formal

   Lasting for a short time; not long.

   • The meeting was brief and to the point.
   • She gave a brief speech at the ceremony.
   • We had a brief conversation before she left.

   ruКраткийesbreve (corta duración)frde courte duréedeKurzptBrevezh简短的arقصير

   Синонимы: ephemeralfleetingmomentarypassingquickshortshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   Антонимы: extendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

2. Concise in expression B1 formal

   Using few words; not verbose.

   • Please keep your report brief and focused.
   • His instructions were brief but clear.
   • A brief summary of the article is required.

   ruКраткийesConciso en la expresiónfrconcisdeKurz gefasstptBrevezh简短的arمُوجَز

   Синонимы: compactconcisecrisplaconicpithyshortsuccinctterse

   Антонимы: lengthylong-windedprolixverbosewordy

• briefer comparative form
• briefest superlative form

A noun referring to a set of instructions, a summary of facts, or a legal document outlining a case or argument.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее набор инструкций, сводку фактов или юридический документ, излагающий суть дела или аргумента.esSustantivo que designa un conjunto de instrucciones, un resumen de hechos o un documento legal que expone el caso o los argumentos de una parte.frNom désignant un ensemble d'instructions, un résumé de faits ou un document juridique exposant les éléments d'une affaire ou d'un argument.deSubstantiv, das eine Sammlung von Anweisungen, eine Zusammenfassung von Fakten oder ein juristisches Schriftstück bezeichnet, das den Kern eines Falls oder die Argumente darlegt.ptSubstantivo que designa um conjunto de instruções, um resumo de fatos ou um documento jurídico que expõe a essência do caso ou o argumento.zh名词，指一组指示、事实摘要，或阐述案件要点或论据的法律文书。arاسم يشير إلى مجموعة تعليمات أو ملخص حقائق أو موجز قانوني يوضح جوهر القضية أو الحجج.

1. Short report or summary B2 formal

   A concise set of instructions or information given to someone, especially in a professional context.

   • The lawyer prepared a brief for the court case.
   • The manager gave a brief to the new team members.
   • She wrote a brief summarizing the key findings.

   ruКраткий отчет или резюмеesInforme breve o resumenfrNote de synthèse / InstructionsdeKurzer Bericht oder ZusammenfassungptResumo ou relatório brevezh简要报告或摘要arتقرير موجز أو ملخص

   Синонимы: abstractbriefingdigestoutlinerundownsummarysynopsis

2. Legal document C1 formal

   A written document submitted to a court outlining the legal arguments of a case.

   • The attorney filed a brief with the Supreme Court.
   • The judge reviewed the brief before the hearing.
   • The legal brief contained all the necessary evidence.

   ruКраткое изложение делаesEscrito de alegacionesfrMémoire (juridique)deRechtsschriftsatzptMemorial jurídicozh案件摘要arمذكرة قانونية

   Синонимы: argumentlegal briefmemorandummemorialsubmission

• briefs plural form
• briefs' possessive plural form
• brief's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of giving someone essential information or instructions, especially in a professional or legal context.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по предоставлению кому-либо важной информации или инструкций, особенно в профессиональном или юридическом контексте.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de proporcionar a alguien información importante o instrucciones, especialmente en un contexto profesional o jurídico.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fournir à quelqu'un des informations ou des instructions importantes, en particulier dans un contexte professionnel ou juridique.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemandem wichtige Informationen oder Anweisungen zu geben, besonders in einem beruflichen oder rechtlichen Kontext.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de fornecer a alguém informações ou instruções importantes, especialmente em contexto profissional ou jurídico.zh动词，指向某人提供重要信息或指示，尤指在专业或法律语境中。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إعطاء شخص ما معلومات أو تعليمات مهمة، خاصة في السياق المهني أو القانوني.

1. Give instructions or information B2 formal

   To provide someone with necessary information or instructions, especially in a professional or official context.

   • The manager briefed the team on the new project requirements.
   • The lawyer briefed her client before the court hearing.
   • The pilot was briefed on the weather conditions before takeoff.

   ruИнструктироватьesInstruir o informarfrDonner des instructionsdeEinweisenptInstruirzh简要指示arإعطاء التعليمات

   Синонимы: appriseclue infill ininforminstructnotifyorientprepareprimeupdate

2. Summarize or outline B2 formal

   To give a concise summary or overview of a situation or topic.

   • The analyst briefed the executives on the quarterly results.
   • She briefed the committee on the key findings of the report.
   • He briefed the new employees on company policies.

   ruКратко изложитьesResumir o esbozarfrrésumer ou exposer brièvementdeKurz zusammenfassenptResumirzh简要介绍arالإيجاز

   Синонимы: abstractcondensedigestencapsulateoutlinerecapsketchsum up

   Антонимы: amplifydetailelaborateexpandlengthen

• briefed past participle
• briefed past simple
• briefing present participle
• briefs third person singular