Engels

report

gb/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/ us/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
A2 Engels
~ 600
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Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 entity
1

Official or formal account

A document or talk that gives information about something that happened or was studied.

Gebruikspatroon: a report on [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'story' in news contexts. 'Report' is factual; 'story' can be more narrative or subjective.
Synoniemen
account (More general and less formal; can be personal or unofficial.) | statement (More formal and often used for official declarations.)
Antoniemen
silence (The absence of any information or account.)
Woordcombinaties
write a report |publish a report |official report |news report |annual report
Thema's
business |media |education |communication |work
Voorbeelden
  • The committee released a report on climate change.
  • I read a news report about the accident.
  • Her report on the project was very detailed.
  • The annual report shows a rise in profits.
  • Police have issued a report about the incident.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I read a report about the storm.
  • The teacher wrote a report on my work.
  • We made a report for the meeting.
  • He gave a short report to the class.
  • The news report is on TV now.
Werkwoord A2 action
2

Give information to authority/public

To tell someone in charge or the public about something that happened.

Gebruikspatroon: to report [something] to [someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'announce'. 'Report' focuses on giving factual information; 'announce' is about making something known publicly, often with emphasis.
Synoniemen
inform (More general; can be casual or official.) | notify (Often used in formal or official contexts.)
Antoniemen
conceal (To deliberately hide information instead of giving it.)
Woordcombinaties
report a crime |report to the police |report news |report an incident
Thema's
business |media |daily life |communication |work
Voorbeelden
  • You should report the theft to the police.
  • Journalists reported the story on television.
  • She reported the problem to her manager immediately.
  • Several witnesses reported seeing the suspect.
  • The company reported record profits this year.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I will report the lost bag to the police.
  • He reported the fire to the office.
  • She reported the news on TV.
  • We must report this to the teacher.
  • They reported the broken window.
Zelfstandig naamwoord B2 event
3

Loud explosive sound

A loud sound like from a gun or bomb.

Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'report' meaning written account; context is key to understanding this meaning.
Synoniemen
bang (Less formal and more general for any loud noise.)
Antoniemen
silence (The absence of any sound.)
Woordcombinaties
gun report |loud report
Thema's
military |safety |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • We heard the sharp report of a rifle in the distance.
  • A loud report echoed through the valley.
  • The sudden report startled everyone in the room.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I heard the report of a gun.
  • The report was very loud.
  • A report came from far away.
Werkwoord B1 action
4

Present oneself as required

To go somewhere because you are told to be there.

Gebruikspatroon: to report to [someone/place]
Synoniemen
appear (More general and not necessarily formal.)
Antoniemen
absent oneself (Failing to be present when required.)
Woordcombinaties
report to duty |report to headquarters
Thema's
workplace |military |work |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • New recruits must report to the training center at 8 a.m.
  • Please report to my office after lunch.
  • All staff should report to the main hall for the meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • I will report to the office at 9.
  • She reports to her boss every morning.
  • They reported to school early today.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
report
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
US/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
re - port (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: report
  • Plural: report, reports
Verb
  • Base: report
  • 3rd Person Singular: reports
  • Present Participle: reporting
  • Past: reported
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen

according to reports

1
/əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə ɹɪpˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase

Based on received information

As other people or news say, not from your own knowledge.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • He reported for duty at 6 a.m. sharp.
  • All soldiers must report for duty immediately.

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