exceed (the) brief
English translation: to exceed one\'s authority
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| 20:18 Feb 23, 2011 |
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|  Selected response from: Travelin Ann Local time: 11:56 | ||||||
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| 4 +4 | to do more than is expected and/or authorised |
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| 4 +1 | to exceed one's authority |
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| 4 | go outside the limits |
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| 3 | exceed the briefing/job description |
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3 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1| exceed the brief to exceed one's authority Explanation: to do more than one is permitted -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 mins (2011-02-23 20:26:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- From Merriam-Webster b : a specific instruction or responsibility <his brief was to strengthen the army> |
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exceed the briefing/job description Explanation: I am fairly sure that this is derived from UK English. The brief would refer to the briefing description of the job, or the job outline, or the limits of the job. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 mins (2011-02-23 20:26:52 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Here's a nice description of a "job brief" which is a job description: JOB BRIEF REQUIREMENTS JOB BRIEF Title: Technical Support Representative II GENERAL INFORMATION Job Brief Date: Date added to JOBS Time-On-Title (TOA): 18 Months Job Family: TI - Technical Inside Union Affiliation: SBC Midwest & CWA District 4 Labor Union Code(s): 100 Location: SBC Midwest Region Position Type: Full Time JobKey/JobCode: 01135311 JOBTITLEID = 121249 GENERAL DUTIES Conducts analysis and troubleshooting via telephone for customers’ U-verse services. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Communicates with customers using in-depth interviews to solve U-verse service issues 2. Process trouble reports using mechanized systems 3. Coordinates the clearance/correction of trouble for IPTV, High Speed Internet Access, and VoIP services http://www.cwalocal4250.org/executives/binarydata/TSR Job Br... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 mins (2011-02-23 20:30:19 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Here's one from Australia: Developing a job brief Many organisations find it difficult to attract and select the right staff. In a skills short market, competition for the best talent is intense. Addressing the following points may assist you to develop a robust job brief: The Job •Where does the role fit in the context of the wider organisation? •What is the purpose of the role? •What are the key responsibilities? •How will performance be measured? •Who does the role report to? •Will the role manage others? •Is the role an autonomous one? •What training and development opportunities will be offered? •What opportunities for career progression exist? •Will the role require frequent travel? http://www.shk.com.au/Employers/Developing_a_job_brief |
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27 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +4
peer agreement (net): +4to do more than is expected and/or authorised Explanation: This is an amalgamation of other answers, but I think both elements are relevant. The context does not make clear just why they are worried about exceeding their brief. It could be because they expect to be reprimanded for doing certain things without authorisation, or because they are wary of treading on a fellow employee´s area, or even because they don´t want to work more than they are being paid for. |
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