Brief definition

(1) Concise and succinct

"Covered the matter in a brief statement"

(2) (of clothing) very short

"An abbreviated swimsuit"

"A brief bikini"

(3) Of short duration or distance

"A brief stay in the country"

"In a little while"

"It's a little way away"

(4) A condensed written summary or abstract

(5) A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

(6) Give essential information to someone

"The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"