briefing
gb/bɹˈifɪŋ/ us/bɹˈifɪŋ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 8300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
event
1
meeting to give information
A meeting where people get important information or instructions about something they will do.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
attend a briefing on [topic]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"I did a briefing"* when *"I gave a briefing"* is more natural for the person speaking, or *"I attended a briefing"* for someone listening. Another common confusion is with *"debriefing"*, which is a meeting held after an activity to review what happened, not before it.
Συνώνυμα
information session (Slightly more formal and neutral; focuses on the act of giving information rather than the often official or strategic nature of a briefing.)
Αντώνυμα
debriefing (Refers to a meeting held after an event to collect information, whereas a briefing happens before an event to give information.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
press briefing
|security briefing
|daily briefing
|pre-flight briefing
|emergency briefing
|closed-door briefing
Θέματα
business
|military
|media
|politics
|work
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The team attended a briefing on the new safety procedures before entering the factory.
- Military commanders held a late-night briefing to discuss the operation.
- There will be a security briefing for all staff ahead of the conference.
- Reporters gathered in the room for a briefing on the government’s latest policy changes.
- Pilots must attend a pre-flight briefing before every mission.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We had a briefing before the trip started.
- New employees go to a briefing about the company rules.
- The manager gave a short briefing on the project.
- Students went to a safety briefing before the lab class.
- The coach called a team briefing before the game.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
2
written summary of key facts
A short document or set of notes that gives the most important information about something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
prepare a briefing for [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse *"briefing"* with *"brochure"* or *"leaflet"*. A *briefing* is usually for a specific person or group and focuses on key facts for a decision or task, while brochures and leaflets are for many people and often used for advertising or general information.
Συνώνυμα
summary (More general and common; does not always suggest the official or practical focus that a briefing document often has.)
Αντώνυμα
full report (A full report is long and detailed, while a briefing focuses on the most important points only.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
briefing document
|policy briefing
|legal briefing
|ministerial briefing
|background briefing
Θέματα
business
|politics
|law
|academia
|work
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- She read the briefing on climate policy before meeting the minister.
- The ambassador received a detailed briefing ahead of the negotiations.
- All committee members were sent a briefing outlining the main concerns.
- The legal team prepared a short briefing for the board of directors.
- Journalists were given a background briefing before the press conference.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My boss asked me to write a short briefing.
- The manager sent us a briefing by email.
- I read the briefing before the meeting.
- Our teacher gave us a briefing on the exam rules.
- This briefing explains the problem in simple words.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
C1
action
3
process of giving information
The act of giving important information or instructions to someone.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
adequate briefing of [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that *briefing* can be used as an uncountable noun for the process: *"Good briefing is important"* is correct. They sometimes say *"a good brief"* instead, which is less natural and can be confused with other meanings of *brief*.
Συνώνυμα
instruction (Focuses more on telling someone what to do, while briefing can include facts, context, and risks as well as instructions.)
Αντώνυμα
lack of information (Highlights the opposite situation where people do not receive the necessary briefing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
adequate briefing
|proper briefing
|prior briefing
|staff briefing
|comprehensive briefing
Θέματα
business
|management
|communication
|work
Παραδείγματα
- Adequate briefing of new staff is essential for safety.
- The failure was partly due to poor briefing of the contractors.
- Proper briefing can greatly reduce confusion during an emergency.
- Without clear briefing, the volunteers did not know where to go.
- The report criticizes the briefing given to ministers before the vote.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Good briefing helps workers do their jobs well.
- There was not enough briefing before the event.
- Better briefing would make the process easier.
- The team needs more briefing on this issue.
- Careful briefing can stop many mistakes.
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Λημματική μορφή
briefing
IPA
GB/bɹˈifɪŋ/
US/bɹˈifɪŋ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
brief - ing (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: briefing
- Plural: briefings
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
background briefing
1/bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
off-the-record context meeting
A meeting where officials give detailed information that helps explain a story, often not for direct quotation with names.
Παραδείγματα
- Officials held a background briefing for reporters before the summit.
- The background briefing helped journalists understand the complex deal.
closed-door briefing
1/klˈoʊzd dˈɔɹ bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
private, not public information meeting
A private meeting where information is given only to a small, chosen group of people, not to the public.
Παραδείγματα
- Lawmakers attended a closed-door briefing on national security.
- The committee received a closed-door briefing from intelligence officials.
daily briefing
1/dˈeɪli bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
everyday meeting for updates
A short meeting that happens every day to share the most important new information.
Παραδείγματα
- The team has a daily briefing every morning at 9 a.m.
- Managers join a daily briefing to review sales numbers.
media briefing
1/mˈidiə bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
official information meeting for media
An official meeting where an organization gives information to TV, radio, and online news companies.
Παραδείγματα
- Health officials held a media briefing about the new virus.
- The company organized a media briefing before launching the product.
morning briefing
1/mˈɔɹnɪŋ bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
morning information meeting
A short meeting in the morning where people get information or instructions for the day.
Παραδείγματα
- Nurses attend a morning briefing at the start of each shift.
- We discuss our tasks for the day during the morning briefing.
news briefing
1/njˈuz bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
short summary of current news
A short program, show, or article that gives the main news stories in a quick summary.
Παραδείγματα
- I listen to the morning news briefing on the way to work.
- Their website publishes a daily news briefing by email.
pre-flight briefing
1/pɹˈi flˈaɪt bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
meeting before a flight
A meeting before a flight where pilots or crew talk about the plan and safety details.
Παραδείγματα
- The pilots completed their pre-flight briefing in the control room.
- During the pre-flight briefing, they reviewed the weather conditions.
press briefing
1/pɹˈɛs bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
official information meeting for media
An official meeting where a government, company, or organization gives information to journalists.
Παραδείγματα
- The minister held a press briefing to announce the new measures.
- Journalists filled the room for the White House press briefing.
safety briefing
1/sˈeɪfti bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
meeting to explain safety rules
A short talk or meeting where someone explains safety rules and what to do in an emergency.
Παραδείγματα
- The flight attendants gave a safety briefing before takeoff.
- We had a safety briefing before the factory tour.
security briefing
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti bɹˈifɪŋ/
fixed phrase
meeting for safety and security advice
A meeting where people are told how to stay safe and follow security rules.
Παραδείγματα
- All visitors must attend a security briefing before entering the lab.
- Staff received a security briefing after the recent data breach.