C1verbwork
US/briːf/
UK/briːf/
to give someone the important facts or instructions they need about a situation or task
In context
The project manager briefed the new team on the client's main concerns.
Ministers were briefed about the cyberattack late on Sunday night.
A spokesperson will brief reporters after the board meeting.
Words that go with brief
verb + preposition
- brief onCan you brief me on what happened in the meeting yesterday?
verb + noun
- brief the pressPolice briefed the press outside the bank after the robbery.
- brief the teamI'll brief the team on the new deadline this afternoon.
- brief journalistsOfficials briefed journalists on the new trade agreement.
adverb + verb
- fully briefedMake sure the sales staff are fully briefed before the launch.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She briefed about the plan to us.Correct: She briefed us on the plan.