in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly"
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"
for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive" at a short distance; "the hem fell shortly below her knees
If something happens shortly after or before something else, it happens not long after or before it. If something is going to happen shortly, it is going to happen soon. Their trial will shortly begin The work will be completed very shortly Shortly after moving into her apartment, she found a job
in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long"
for a short time; "he was at the airport shortly before she was expected to arrive"