report
gb/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/ us/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 600
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
Official or formal account
A document or talk that gives information about something that happened or was studied.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a report on [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'story' in news contexts. 'Report' is factual; 'story' can be more narrative or subjective.
Visawe
account (More general and less formal; can be personal or unofficial.)
|
statement (More formal and often used for official declarations.)
Vinyume
silence (The absence of any information or account.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
write a report
|publish a report
|official report
|news report
|annual report
Mada
business
|media
|education
|communication
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
A2
action
2
Give information to authority/public
To tell someone in charge or the public about something that happened.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to report [something] to [someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'report' with 'announce'. 'Report' focuses on giving factual information; 'announce' is about making something known publicly, often with emphasis.
Visawe
inform (More general; can be casual or official.)
|
notify (Often used in formal or official contexts.)
Vinyume
conceal (To deliberately hide information instead of giving it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
report a crime
|report to the police
|report news
|report an incident
Mada
business
|media
|daily life
|communication
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B2
event
3
Loud explosive sound
A loud sound like from a gun or bomb.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'report' meaning written account; context is key to understanding this meaning.
Visawe
bang (Less formal and more general for any loud noise.)
Vinyume
silence (The absence of any sound.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
gun report
|loud report
Mada
military
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I heard the report of a gun.
- The report was very loud.
- A report came from far away.
Kitenzi
B1
action
4
Present oneself as required
To go somewhere because you are told to be there.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to report to [someone/place]
Visawe
appear (More general and not necessarily formal.)
Vinyume
absent oneself (Failing to be present when required.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
report to duty
|report to headquarters
Mada
workplace
|military
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I will report to the office at 9.
- She reports to her boss every morning.
- They reported to school early today.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
report
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
US/ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
Silabi na mkazo
re - port (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: report
- Plural: report, reports
Verb
- Base: report
- 3rd Person Singular: reports
- Present Participle: reporting
- Past: reported
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
according to reports
1/əkˈɔɹdɪŋ tə ɹɪpˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase
Based on received information
As other people or news say, not from your own knowledge.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He reported for duty at 6 a.m. sharp.
- All soldiers must report for duty immediately.