report
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.
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.
A loud sound like from a gun or bomb.
A sudden loud sound, such as that made by a gunshot or explosion.
To go somewhere because you are told to be there.
To go to a place or person officially, as instructed or scheduled.
- Base: report
- Plural: report, reports
- Base: report
- 3rd Person Singular: reports
- Present Participle: reporting
- Past: reported
according to reports
1Based on received information
As other people or news say, not from your own knowledge.
- According to reports, the storm will hit tomorrow.
- According to reports, he has resigned from his position.
report back
1Return with information
To come back and tell what you found or did.
- After visiting the site, she reported back to her supervisor.
- Go check the problem and report back when you’re done.
report for duty
1Present at work/post as ordered
To arrive where you work or serve, ready to start.
- He reported for duty at 6 a.m. sharp.
- All soldiers must report for duty immediately.