report
/rɪˈpɔrt/
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Also a verb
Meaning
A written or spoken description of an event or situation, often prepared for others to read.
I have to finish my report before the meeting tomorrow.
A story in a newspaper, on the news, or online about recent events.
According to the weather report, it will rain all weekend.
Collocations
- write a report
- annual report
- news report
- weather report
- report card
Meaning
To tell people or officials about something that has happened.
Please report any problems with the website to our support team.
To describe news events in a newspaper, on television, or online.
Local news reported that the road would be closed for repairs.
To tell someone in charge that you have arrived or are ready to work.
New employees should report to the front desk at 9 a.m.
To have someone as your manager at work.
In my new job, I report to the head of marketing.
How it's used
When this means “used to say what someone has told or announced”
- report that + clause
Witnesses reported that the car was going very fast.
When this means “to go there and say that you have arrived or are ready to work”
- report to + place/person
Please report to the main office when you arrive.
Collocations
- report a problem
- report a crime
- report to work