brief

brief adjective uk/briːf/ us brief adjective
(WORDS)

B1 using only a few words

краткий
a brief description/statement in brief
B2 using only a few words

вкратце
world news in brief
brief ly adverb B1

кратко
They discussed the matter brief ly.
brief verb [ T ] uk/briːf/ us
to give someone instructions or information

инструктировать, информировать
[ often passive ] At the meeting reporters were brief ed on the plans.

BRIEF noun

[ C ] uk/briːf/ us
a set of instructions or information

инструкция, информация
[ + to do sth ] My brief was to improve the image of the city.