The President gave the reporters a briefing on the crisis in Africa.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
watch|ing brief — «WOCH ihng, WCH », 1. a brief instructing a lawyer to observe proceedings on one s behalf. 2. Figurative. a watchful attitude; surveillance: »No less important is the utilisation section which regards itself as holding a watching brief for timber … Useful english dictionary
Die|sel|ing — or Die|sel|ing «DEE zuh lihng», noun. a brief continued idling of an automobile after the ignition is turned off. Dieseling may occur in standard automobiles that use lean fuel mixtures for idling in order to reduce the emission of exhaust… … Useful english dictionary
die|sel|ing — or Die|sel|ing «DEE zuh lihng», noun. a brief continued idling of an automobile after the ignition is turned off. Dieseling may occur in standard automobiles that use lean fuel mixtures for idling in order to reduce the emission of exhaust… … Useful english dictionary
fly'ing — noun The action of the verb fly adjective 1. That flies or can fly 2. Moving or passing very rapidly 3. Organized for speedy action or transfer to any location as the need arises 4. (of a visit) very brief • • • Main Entry: ↑fly … Useful english dictionary
groan´ing|ly — groan «grohn», noun, verb. –n. a sound made down in the throat that expresses grief, pain, or disapproval; deep, short moan: »We heard the groans of the man who had fallen off the cliff. ╂[< verb] –v.i. 1. to give a groan or groans: »The tired … Useful english dictionary
out·ing — /ˈaʊtıŋ/ noun, pl ings [count] 1 : a brief trip that people take for fun usually as a group We went on a backpacking outing. a family/school outing often + to She took the children on an outing to the zoo … Useful english dictionary
pro·ceed·ing — /proʊˈsiːdıŋ/ noun, pl ings 1 [count] law : the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action a court proceeding usually plural bankruptcy/divorce/criminal proceedings … Useful english dictionary
briefing — brief|ing [ˈbri:fıŋ] n [U and C] information or instructions that you get before you have to do something … Dictionary of contemporary English
briefing — brief|ing [ brifıŋ ] noun count a meeting or document in which people receive information or instructions: a news/press briefing a briefing on the budget a. count or uncount the process of giving information or instructions … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
briefing — brief•ing [[t]ˈbri fɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) a summary of details or instructions 2) a meeting at which such information is given • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
