B2 verb محايد

briefcase

/ˈbriːf.keɪs/

A briefcase is a flat, rectangular container, typically made of leather or plastic, equipped with a handle and used for carrying documents, books, or electronic devices. It is a staple accessory for professionals, lawyers, and academics who need to transport paperwork in an organized and protected manner.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

He quickly packed his notes and closed his briefcase before heading to the station.

He gathered his papers and shut his professional bag before leaving for the train.

2

The witness presented the documents directly from his locked briefcase to the court.

The person testifying took the files from his secured document case for the judge.

3

I found your old briefcase in the attic, but the handle is broken.

I discovered your previous work bag upstairs, though it is damaged.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
briefcase
مرتبط
brief, case
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of it as a 'case' for your 'briefs.' In legal English, a 'brief' is a short summary of a case, so lawyers use a 'brief-case' to carry them.

اختبار سريع

The CEO snapped his _____ shut and stood up to end the meeting.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: briefcase

أمثلة

1

He quickly packed his notes and closed his briefcase before heading to the station.

everyday

He gathered his papers and shut his professional bag before leaving for the train.

2

The witness presented the documents directly from his locked briefcase to the court.

formal

The person testifying took the files from his secured document case for the judge.

3

I found your old briefcase in the attic, but the handle is broken.

informal

I discovered your previous work bag upstairs, though it is damaged.

4

The lecturer pulled a stack of research papers from her worn leather briefcase.

academic

The university teacher took out many studies from her aged leather document holder.

5

All executives are required to keep their company laptops in a secure briefcase during travel.

business

Management must store their computers in a safe professional case while on trips.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
briefcase
مرتبط
brief, case

تلازمات شائعة

leather briefcase a professional bag made of animal hide
carry a briefcase to hold and transport a document bag
lock a briefcase to secure the document bag with a key or code
open your briefcase to unzip or unlatch the document bag
stuffed briefcase a document bag that is completely full

العبارات الشائعة

handcuffed briefcase

a high-security case attached to the wrist

clasp a briefcase

to grip the handle of the document bag firmly

briefcase full of cash

a common trope in movies representing illegal deals

يُخلط عادةً مع

briefcase vs suitcase

A briefcase is for professional documents and work; a suitcase is large and used for clothes when traveling.

briefcase vs satchel

A satchel often has a long shoulder strap and a softer shape, whereas a briefcase is rigid and usually hand-carried.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'briefcase' specifically for professional or academic document-carrying bags. While many people now use laptop backpacks, 'briefcase' still carries a connotation of traditional formality and corporate life.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often call any large bag used for travel a 'briefcase', but this word is only for the specific rectangular, professional document bag.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of it as a 'case' for your 'briefs.' In legal English, a 'brief' is a short summary of a case, so lawyers use a 'brief-case' to carry them.

📖

أصل الكلمة

A compound of 'brief' (legal summary) and 'case' (receptacle), originating in the mid-19th century.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Commonly used as a compound noun Plural: briefcases
🌍

السياق الثقافي

The briefcase was once the ultimate symbol of the 'organization man' or white-collar worker in the 20th century, representing authority and a serious career.

اختبار سريع

The CEO snapped his _____ shut and stood up to end the meeting.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: briefcase

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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