Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meeting or session where detailed information, instructions, or a summary of a situation is given, typically to prepare someone for a task or to update them on current facts. This is most commonly associated with military, government, or business contexts.
   • The act of giving such information or instructions.

Usage

• The word "briefing" is a countable noun. It refers to the event itself or the information conveyed.
• It is typically used with verbs like , , , , or .
• It is often followed by prepositions like (to specify the topic) or (to specify the purpose or audience).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The general held a briefing for the pilots before the mission.
  • All new employees will attend a security briefing on their first day.
  • The spokesperson gave a press briefing to explain the new policy.
  • We need a quick briefing on the client's background before the meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in/at a briefing": to be participating in a briefing session.
  • I can't take your call right now; I'm in a briefing.
• "preliminary/final briefing": a briefing that occurs before an event starts or just before it is executed.
  • The team will have a final briefing at 0700 hours.
• "intelligence briefing": a meeting where secret or classified information is shared, often in military or espionage contexts.
  • The president receives a daily intelligence briefing.

Variants and Related Words

• Brief (verb): To give someone essential information or instructions in a concise way.
  • The manager will brief the team on the changes.
• Brief (noun): A concise statement or summary of information.
  • He prepared a brief for the lawyer.
• Debriefing (noun): A meeting to review and analyze information or experiences after an event has occurred.
  • After the operation, the agents underwent a thorough debriefing.

Synonyms

• Instruction session: A meeting for giving directions.
• Update: A report on the latest information.
• Orientation: An introductory briefing for new participants.

Related Phrases

• Briefing room: A designated room where briefings are held.
  • Please proceed to the briefing room.
• Briefing paper/document: A written document containing the key information for a briefing.
  • Read the briefing paper before the conference.

Idioms

• To keep someone briefed: To ensure someone is regularly updated with necessary information.
  • Keep me briefed on any developments.
• To stand up and give a briefing: To deliver a briefing, often implying a formal or impromptu presentation.
  • The analyst stood up and gave a five-minute briefing on the market trends.

Noun

1. detailed instructions, as for a military operation