briefcase

CEFRB1

/ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A flat case for carrying papers and a laptop.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.

Examples

  • I left my briefcase in the bus.

  • Please pack the disks and hard copies into the briefcase.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

More examples

In context

  • You create a briefcase called Files where you store all your important documents. The briefcase is stored on your Tablet PC's C: drive, and the source files reside on your server.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

He carried important documents to the meeting in a black leather blank.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From brief + case.