briefs (Noun) — Short tight-fitting underpants.
briefs (Noun) — (law) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.
briefs (Noun) — A condensed written summary or abstract.
briefs (Noun) — The topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with. ex. "they set up a group with a brief to suggest ways for strengthening family life"
briefs (Verb) — Give essential information to someone. ex. "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"