briefing

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Briefing' is when you get detailed information or instructions so you can understand a situation or perform a task properly. It's like how athletes are briefed on the rules before playing a match.

Examples in Different Contexts

In military contexts, a 'briefing' is used to inform personnel about mission details. A commanding officer could declare, 'There will be a briefing on the operation's logistics at 0800 hours.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're launching a new project that could be a game-changer. Tomorrow, we'll gather everyone for an overview.

Response:

Great, looking forward to the briefing about the new project tomorrow.

Tech

Scenario:

This new software architecture is quite complex and we're taking the lead on this project. Let's arrange a meeting to discuss this.

Response:

Absolutely, a comprehensive briefing on this software architecture will be very useful for us.