briefing

[/ˈbriːfɪŋ/]
nounmasculinepl: briefings
briefing
1. A short meeting or session in which information or instructions are given to someone
The pilot attended a briefing before the flight.
O piloto participou de um briefing antes do voo.
2. A set of instructions or information provided to prepare someone for a task or event
The journalist received a briefing on the new policy.
A jornalista recebeu um briefing sobre a nova política.
3. A concise summary of key points or facts about a situation
The security briefing covered all emergency procedures.
O briefing de segurança cobriu todos os procedimentos de emergência.
The word 'briefing' is extensively used in Brazil's business and military sectors, often retained in English rather than translated. In Portuguese-speaking countries, alternatives like 'resumo executivo' (executive summary) or 'sessão informativa' (information session) may be preferred in more formal governmental contexts, though 'briefing' is increasingly accepted internationally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
summaryoverviewupdatedebriefingpresentationinformation session
Antonyms / Antônimos
detailed explanationlengthy discussion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
briefing
Widely used in business, military, and corporate contexts; often kept in English
Rio de Janeiro
briefing or resumo executivo
May use Portuguese alternative in formal contexts
São Paulo
briefing
Common in business and corporate environments
Portugal
briefing or sessão informativa
Portuguese may prefer 'sessão informativa' or 'reunião informativa' in formal contexts

Related Words

briefdebriefsummarizeinforminstructionmeeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone a briefing
attend a briefing
hold a briefing
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