adj
Uncommon
briefed
breeft
Briefed (adj) means having been given instructions or a summary of information beforehand. Example: “The pilots were fully briefed before takeoff.”
adj
1
Having been given instructions or a summary of information beforehand.
"Everybody tells us that the doctors are very briefed and supported, but the poor rural pharmacist has to do his best while at the same time run dispensary, undertake roles and possibly attend his books at home in the evening."
— New York Court of Appeals. Records and Briefs (1990)
"The pilots were fully briefed before takeoff."
"She arrived at the interview well briefed on the company's history."
"We're up and briefed and we've been monitoring your festivities with Blade Flight, but you boys were having so much fun we didn't want to interrupt."
— Marshall Harrison, A Lonely Kind of War (2010)
How to use briefed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready given the necessary information or instructions.
Common pairings
fully briefed
briefed on the situation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “briefed” mean?
The word “briefed” means having been given instructions or a summary of information beforehand. In plain terms, already given the necessary information or instructions.
How do you pronounce “briefed”?
“Briefed” is pronounced breeft (/bɹiːft/ in IPA).
How do you use “briefed” in a sentence?
Here is “briefed” used in a sentence: “The pilots were fully briefed before takeoff.”
What part of speech is “briefed”?
“Briefed” is an adjective.
Is “briefed” a common word?
“Briefed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
