Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense reports, present participle reporting, past tense, past participle reported
1. verb
If you report something that has happened, you tell people about it.
They had been called in to clear drains after local people reported a foul smell. [VERB noun]
I reported the theft to the police. [VERB noun + to]
The RSPCA reported that 10,610 cats were abandoned last year. [VERB that]
'He seems to be all right now,' reported a relieved Taylor. [VERB with quote]
The foreign secretary is reported as saying that force will have to be used if diplomacyfails. [beVERB-ed + as]
She reported him missing the next day. [VERB noun adjective]
Between forty and fifty people are reported to have died in the fighting. [beVERB-ed to-infinitive]
[Also it beV-ed that, V]
Synonyms: inform of, communicate, announce, mention More Synonyms of report
2. verb
If you reporton an event or subject, you tell people about it, because it is your job or duty to do so.
Many journalists enter the country to report on political affairs. [VERB + on]
I'll report to you later. [VERB + to]
3. countable noun
A report is a news article or broadcast which gives information about something that has just happened.
...a report in London's Independent newspaper.
With a report on these developments, here's Jim Fish in Belgrade.
Press reports said that 65mm of water fell in twenty four hours.
4. countable noun
A report is an official document which a group of people issue after investigating a situation or event.
After an inspection, the inspectors must publish a report.
A report has found that only 22 per cent of lecturers in our universities are women.
[Also + on/by]
5. countable noun
If you give someone a report on something, you tell them what has been happening.
She came back to give us a progress report on how the project is going.
It seemed obvious that you were trying to focus suspicion on Mr Hirsch.
6. countable noun [usually plural, NOUN that]
If you say that there are reports that something has happened, you mean that some people say it has happened but youhave no direct evidence of it.
There were unconfirmed reports of several arrests.
There were no reports of casualties.
[Also + of]
Synonyms: news, word, information, announcement More Synonyms of report
7. verb
If someone reports you to a person in authority, they tell that person about something wrong that you have done.
His daughter reported him to police a few days later. [VERB noun + to]
She was reported for speeding twice on the same road within a week. [beVERB-ed + for]
Synonyms: inform on, shop [slang, mainly British], betray, denounce More Synonyms of report
8. verb
If you reportto a person or place, you go to that person or place and say that you are ready to start work or say that you are present.
According to protocol, he first reported to the Director of the hospital. [VERBto noun]
He has to surrender his passport and report to the police every five days. [VERB + to]
None of the men had reported for duty. [VERB + for]
Synonyms: present yourself, come, appear, arrive More Synonyms of report
9. verb [no cont]
If you say that one employee reportsto another, you mean that the first employee is told what to do by the second one andis responsible to them.
[formal]
He reported to a section chief, who reported to a division chief, and so on up theline. [VERB + to]
10. countable noun
A school report is an official written account of how well or how badly a pupil has done during the term or year that has just finished.
[British]
And now she was getting bad school reports.
regional note: in AM, use report card
Synonyms: appraisal, marks, grades, assessment More Synonyms of report
11. countable noun
A report is a sudden loud noise, for example the sound of a gun being fired or an explosion.
[formal]
Soon afterwards there was a loud report as the fuel tanks exploded.
Synonyms: bang, sound, crash, crack More Synonyms of report
12. See also reporting
Phrasal verbs:
See report back
More Synonyms of report
report in British English
(rɪˈpɔːt)
noun
1.
an account prepared for the benefit of others, esp one that provides information obtained through investigation and published in a newspaper or broadcast
2.
a statement made widely known; rumour
according to report, she was taken to hospital
3.
an account of the deliberations of a committee, body, etc
a report of parliamentary proceedings
4. British
a statement on the progress, academic achievement, etc, of each child in a school, written by teachers and sent to the parents or guardian annually or each term
5.
a written account of a case decided at law, giving the main points of the argument on each side, the court's findings, and the decision reached
6.
comment on a person's character or actions; reputation
he is of good report here
7.
a sharp loud noise, esp one made by a gun
verb(whentr, may take a clause as object; when intr, often foll by on)
8.
to give an account (of); describe
9.
to give an account of the results of an investigation (into)
to report on housing conditions
10.
(of a committee, legislative body, etc) to make a formal report on (a bill)
11. (transitive)
to complain about (a person), esp to a superior
I'll report you to the teacher
12. (transitive)
to reveal information about (a fugitive, escaped prisoner, etc) esp concerning his or her whereabouts
13. (intransitive)
to present oneself or be present at an appointed place or for a specific purpose
report to the manager's office
14. (intransitive)
to say or show that one is (in a certain state)
to report fit
15. (intransitive; foll byto)
to be responsible to and under the authority of
the plant manager reports to the production controller
16. (intransitive)
to act as a reporter for a newspaper or for radio or television
17. law
to take down in writing details of (the proceedings of a court of law) as a record or for publication
Derived forms
reportable (reˈportable)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Old French, from reporter to carry back, from Latin reportāre, from re- + portāre to carry
report in American English
(rɪˈpɔrt)
verb transitive
1.
to give an account of, often at regular intervals; give information about (something seen, done, etc.); recount
2.
to carry and repeat (a message, etc.)
3.
to write an account of for presentation to others or for publication, as in a newspaper
4.
to make known the presence, approach, etc. of
to report strange aircraft overhead
5.
to give a formal statement or official account of; announce formally (the results of an investigation, etc.)
6.
to present or return (something referred for study, action, etc.) with the conclusions reached or recommendations made
often with out
the committee reported the bill out
7.
to make a charge about (something) or against (someone) to a person in authority
to report a rudeness, to report a thief
verb intransitive
8.
to make a report
9.
to work as a reporter
10.
to present oneself or make one's presence known
to report for duty
11.
to be responsible or subordinate (to a superior)
noun
12.
rumor; gossip; common talk
report has it that you will resign
13.
reputation
a person of good report
14.
a statement or account brought in and presented, often for publication
a report of a battle
15.
a formal or official presentation of facts or of the record of some proceedings,an investigation, etc.
16.
a loud, resounding noise, esp. one made by an explosion
17. Law
a.
a formal account or record of a court case, decision, etc.
b. [pl.]
the official records, published periodically, of court cases, decisions, etc.
Derived forms
reportable (reˈportable)
adjective
Word origin
ME reporten < OFr reporter, to carry back < L reportare < re-, back + portare, to carry: see port3
report in Accounting
(rɪpɔrt)
Word forms: (present) reports, (past) reported, (perfect) reported, (progressive) reporting
verb
(Accounting: Basic)
If a company reports losses or earnings, it makes a public statement detailing how much money the companyhas lost or earned.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ a loss~ a profit
The board of directors expect to report a substantial loss for the company's fourth quarter ended June 30.
The group expects to report second-quarter earnings of $1.7 million.
If a company reports losses or earnings, it makes a public statement detailing how much money the companyhas lost or earned.
Examples of 'report' in a sentence
report
The rise was attributed to improvements in the way police record reports.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The people interviewing us to check our eligibility lie in their reports.
The Sun (2016)
No one was reported hurt in the blaze.
The Sun (2016)
It says there is a strong public interest in reporting criminal investigations into public figures.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was just a factual report.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was also last night reported as saying he could not repeat his views in public as it was not government policy.
The Sun (2016)
Eight crew and the captain had to use emergency oxygen, an official report said.
The Sun (2017)
Millions of savers are opting to overpay their mortgage instead of putting money into poorly performing savings accounts, brokers report.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are links to inspection reports, school websites and local properties for sale or rent close to the schools you are interested in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The senior salaries review body will report in the new year.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This chapter outlines the main financial reports included in the annual report and accounts of a business.
Harrison, John Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989)
We passed the report to police and the bomb was found.
The Sun (2010)
The violence reported is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Sun (2014)
Independent monitors reported few cases of unrest elsewhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Others felt overwhelmed by financial reports and official proceedings.
Christianity Today (2000)
We encourage people to report content they find offensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Leading independent schools said the report showed that foreign language exams did not reward the brightest pupils.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Yesterday the council confirmed that it had set up an independent investigation which will report this month.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The app allowed us to put our best royal reporting in one place for the first time.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But reports that his body had been identified in the wreckage proved to be wishful thinking.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Annual reports and accounts will scarcely be looked at.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The report criticises police purchasing methods that resulted in many forces deciding to use different suppliers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It went missing three weeks ago but has only just been reported to police.
The Sun (2011)
Health officials are reported to be considering closing schools because of a risk of disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And last night there were reports of three cases in Istanbul.
The Sun (2006)
The committee 's interim report could not be more clear.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Independent cleanliness assessment reports across London boroughs showed that on the whole measures to reduce litter were working.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The highly critical report said'This school requires special measures because it is failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
report
British English: report /rɪˈpɔːt/ NOUN
news A report is a news article or broadcast which gives information about something that has just happened.
...a report in the newspaper.
American English: report
Arabic: تَقْرير
Brazilian Portuguese: reportagem
Chinese: 报告
Croatian: izvješće
Czech: zpráva zpravodajství
Danish: rapport
Dutch: rapport overzicht
European Spanish: informe
Finnish: selonteko
French: rapport dossier
German: Bericht
Greek: αναφορά
Italian: rapporto
Japanese: 報告
Korean: 보고
Norwegian: rapport
Polish: sprawozdanie
European Portuguese: reportagem
Romanian: știre
Russian: отчет
Latin American Spanish: informe
Swedish: rapport
Thai: การรายงาน
Turkish: rapor
Ukrainian: репортаж
Vietnamese: bản báo cáo
British English: report /rɪˈpɔːt/ VERB
If you report something that has happened, you tell people about it.
I reported the theft to the police.
American English: report
Arabic: يُبْلِغُ
Brazilian Portuguese: relatar
Chinese: 报导
Croatian: prijaviti
Czech: podat zprávu
Danish: rapportere
Dutch: rapporteren
European Spanish: informar
Finnish: selostaa
French: rendre compte
German: berichten
Greek: αναφέρω
Italian: riferire
Japanese: 報告する
Korean: 보고하다
Norwegian: rapportere
Polish: zrelacjonować
European Portuguese: relatar
Romanian: a comunica
Russian: отчитываться
Latin American Spanish: informar
Swedish: rapportera
Thai: รายงาน
Turkish: rapor vermek
Ukrainian: доповідати
Vietnamese: báo cáo
British English: report /rɪˈpɔːt/ NOUN
school A report is an official written account of how well or how badly a pupil has done during the term or year that has just finished.
American English: report card
Arabic: تَقْريرٌ مَدْرَسيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: boletim escolar
Chinese: 成绩单
Croatian: izvješće
Czech: vysvědčení
Danish: karakterbog
Dutch: rapport van school
European Spanish: boletín de notas
Finnish: koulutodistus
French: bulletin scolaire
German: Zeugnis
Greek: σχολικός έλεγχος
Italian: pagella
Japanese: 通知表
Korean: 성적표
Norwegian: karakterkort
Polish: świadectwo
European Portuguese: ficha informativa de aluno
Romanian: raport
Russian: табель успеваемости
Latin American Spanish: libreta de calificaciones
Swedish: betyg
Thai: บัตรรายงาน
Turkish: karne
Ukrainian: звіт
Vietnamese: báo cáo học tập
All related terms of 'report'
met report
a statement saying what the weather will be like the next day or for the next few days
report back
If you report back to someone, you tell them about something that they asked you to find out about.
report card
A report card is an official written account of how well or how badly a pupil has done during the term or year that has just finished .
snow report
a regular weather report that concentrates on details of amounts of snow and conditions at ski resorts
annual report
a report presented by the directors of a company to its shareholders each year , containing the profit-and-loss account , the balance sheet , and details of the past year's activity
press report
a report in a newspaper , magazine , etc
report growth
The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth , or importance .
report stage
the stage preceding the third reading in the passage of a bill through Parliament , at which the bill, as amended in committee , is reported back to the chamber considering it
sales report
a periodical report made by a salesperson to a manager giving details of amounts sold, existing and new accounts , etc
school report
a report given to a child's parents about the child's behaviour and performance at school
status report
a report on the current situation of something
under-report
to give an insufficient account or report of
conduct report
a report about the behaviour of a student, employee , prisoner etc
minority report
a separate report presented by members of a committee who disagree with the majority
progress report
an (often official ) report concerning how something is advancing or progressing
weather report
a report on the weather and a forecast of what is to come
background report
a report on someone or something that sheds light on their background , esp a report on the background of a person convicted of a crime before they are sentenced by a judge
newspaper report
a report published in a newspaper
report a case
A particular case is a particular situation or incident , especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
report a claim
If you report a claim , you inform an insurer that an insured event has occurred and that you intend to ask the insurer for financial payment.
report a death
Death is the permanent end of the life of a person or animal.
report allegation
An allegation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong .
report a loss
If a business makes a loss , it earns less than it spends.
report structure
A report structure is a structure containing a reporting clause and a reported clause or a quote .
Wolfenden Report
a study produced in 1957 by the Committee on Homosexual Offences and Prostitution in Britain, which recommended that homosexual relations between consenting adults be legalized
report an accident
If you report an accident , you inform an insurer or the police or other authorities that an accident has occurred.
report an incident
An incident is something that happens , often something that is unpleasant .
report an improvement
If there is an improvement in something, it becomes better . If you make improvements to something, you make it better.
social inquiry report
(in Britain) a report on a person and his or her circumstances , which may be required by a court before sentencing and is made by a probation officer or a social worker from a local authority social services department
back-to-office report
→ another name for back-to-office report
back-to-the-office report
a brief report by a worker who has been away on a mission of some kind , providing colleagues with information about the mission
stock market closing report
a summary of the prices of stocks and shares at the end of trading including information about their gains or losses over the trading period