report
gb/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/ us/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
A2
English
~ 600
jelentés, beszámoló, tudósítás, jelent, bejelent, tudósít, dörrenés, jelentkezik
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a report on [something]
The committee released a report on climate change.
A bizottság jelentést tett közzé az éghajlatváltozásról.
I read a news report about the accident.
Olvastam egy tudósítást a balesetről.
Her report on the project was very detailed.
The annual report shows a rise in profits.
Police have issued a report about the incident.
Learner examples
I read a report about the storm.
Jelentést olvastam a viharról.
The teacher wrote a report on my work.
A tanár beszámolót írt a munkámról.
We made a report for the meeting.
He gave a short report to the class.
The news report is on TV now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'story' in news contexts. 'Report' is factual; 'story' can be more narrative or subjective.
Meaning
Official or formal account
Collocations
write a report
|publish a report
|official report
|news report
|annual report
Synonyms
account (More general and less formal; can be personal or unofficial.)
|
statement (More formal and often used for official declarations.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any information or account.)
Themes
business
|media
|education
|communication
|work
Definition
A document or talk that gives information about something that happened or was studied.
A written or spoken account that describes an event, situation, or investigation.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to report [something] to [someone]
You should report the theft to the police.
Be kellene jelentenie a lopást a rendőrségen.
Journalists reported the story on television.
Az újságírók a televízióban tudósítottak a történetről.
She reported the problem to her manager immediately.
Several witnesses reported seeing the suspect.
The company reported record profits this year.
Learner examples
I will report the lost bag to the police.
Be fogom jelenteni az elveszett táskát a rendőrségen.
He reported the fire to the office.
Bejelentette a tüzet az irodának.
She reported the news on TV.
We must report this to the teacher.
They reported the broken window.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'announce'. 'Report' focuses on giving factual information; 'announce' is about making something known publicly, often with emphasis.
Meaning
Give information to authority/public
Collocations
report a crime
|report to the police
|report news
|report an incident
Synonyms
inform (More general; can be casual or official.)
|
notify (Often used in formal or official contexts.)
Antonyms
conceal (To deliberately hide information instead of giving it.)
Themes
business
|media
|daily life
|communication
|work
Definition
To tell someone in charge or the public about something that happened.
To give an account of something to someone in authority or to the public.
NOUN
B2
3
dörrenés
B2
We heard the sharp report of a rifle in the distance.
Egy puska éles dörrenését hallottuk a távolból.
A loud report echoed through the valley.
Hangos dörrenés visszhangzott a völgyben.
The sudden report startled everyone in the room.
Learner examples
I heard the report of a gun.
Hallottam egy fegyver dörrenését.
The report was very loud.
A dörrenés nagyon hangos volt.
A report came from far away.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'report' meaning written account; context is key to understanding this meaning.
Meaning
Loud explosive sound
Collocations
gun report
|loud report
Synonyms
bang (Less formal and more general for any loud noise.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of any sound.)
Themes
military
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A loud sound like from a gun or bomb.
A sudden loud sound, such as that made by a gunshot or explosion.
VERB
B1
4
jelentkezik
B1
Usage pattern:
to report to [someone/place]
New recruits must report to the training center at 8 a.m.
Az újoncoknak reggel nyolckor kell jelentkezniük a kiképzőközpontban.
Please report to my office after lunch.
Kérem, ebéd után jelentkezzen az irodámban.
All staff should report to the main hall for the meeting.
Learner examples
I will report to the office at 9.
Kilenc órakor jelentkezem az irodában.
She reports to her boss every morning.
Minden reggel jelentkezik a főnökénél.
They reported to school early today.
Meaning
Present oneself as required
Collocations
report to duty
|report to headquarters
Synonyms
appear (More general and not necessarily formal.)
Antonyms
absent oneself (Failing to be present when required.)
Themes
workplace
|military
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go somewhere because you are told to be there.
To go to a place or person officially, as instructed or scheduled.
Grammar
Dictionary form
report
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
US/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
Syllables & stress
re - port (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: report
- Plural: report, reports
Verb
- Base: report
- 3rd Person Singular: reports
- Present Participle: reporting
- Past: reported
Word family
Forms
reports
noun
reporting
verb
reported
verb
Core family
reporter
noun A2
Related words
reportedly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
unreported
adjective
Advanced or less common
reportable
adjective
Expressions
according to reports
1/əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə ɹɪpˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase
Based on received information
As other people or news say, not from your own knowledge.
Examples
- According to reports, the storm will hit tomorrow.
- According to reports, he has resigned from his position.
report back
1/ɹɪpˈɔɹt bˈæk/
phrasal verb
Return with information
To come back and tell what you found or did.
Examples
- After visiting the site, she reported back to her supervisor.
- Go check the problem and report back when you’re done.
report for duty
1/ɹɪpˈɔɹt fɚ dˈuti/
fixed phrase
Present at work/post as ordered
To arrive where you work or serve, ready to start.
Examples
- He reported for duty at 6 a.m. sharp.
- All soldiers must report for duty immediately.