briefcase
US /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/
Definition
a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
He put the contract in his briefcase and left the office.
Synonyms
- portfolioa large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
- attachea specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
Collocations
- Easy carry a leather briefcaseto carry a leather briefcase, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
- Medium leave the briefcase in the officeto leave the briefcase in the office, meaning to go away from a place
- Hard secure document briefcase with lockto secure document briefcase with lock, meaning to get by special effort
- Very Hard open the metaphorical nuclear briefcaseto make available or start operations regarding the metaphorical nuclear briefcase
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.