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"
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