Briefing

Definitions

1. A concise summary of a current situation
2. A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.

Equivalents

Examples

“The president received a briefing on the situation before going to the press⟳ conference.”

“Today's briefing of the press⟳ will take⟳ place⟳ at 10 o'clock.”

“Despite knowing that getting rid⟳ of Koeman was going to necessitate putting his hand very deep into what are currently very shallow pockets, Laporta changed tack a couple of weeks ago by summoning journalists for an off-the-record briefing about what was going to happen⟳ with the coach.”

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