report

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹəˈpoːt/
/ɹɪˈpɔːt/
/ɹɪˈpɔɹt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).

Example Sentences
  • A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.
2 Definition

Reputation.

3 Definition

The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

4 Definition

An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.

Synonyms
subordinate
Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

2 Definition

To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).

3 Definition

To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.

4 Definition

To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.

Example Sentences
  • For insurance reasons, I had to report the theft to the local police station.
5 Definition

To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).

Example Sentences
  • If you do that again I'll report you to the boss.
6 Definition

To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.

7 Definition

To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.

Example Sentences
  • Andrew Marr reports now on more in-fighting at Westminster.
8 Definition

To be accountable to or subordinate to (someone) in a hierarchy; to receive orders from (someone); to give official updates to (someone who is above oneself in a hierarchy).

Example Sentences
  • Now that I've been promoted, I report to Benjamin, whom I loathe.
9 Definition

To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred.

Example Sentences
  • The committee reported the bill with amendments, or reported a new bill, or reported the results of an inquiry.
10 Definition

To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.

11 Definition

To refer.

12 Definition

To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.