Sekirov Dictionary

report

UK /ɹɪˈpɔːt/US /ɹɪˈpoɹt/

verb13

  1. to give the details of an event, in speech or in writing
  2. To repeat (something one has heard), to retell; to pass on, convey (a message, information etc.).
  3. To write news reports (for); to cover as a journalist or reporter.
  4. To return or present as the result of an examination or consideration of any matter officially referred.
  5. To notify someone of (particular intelligence, suspicions, illegality, misconduct etc.); to make notification to relevant authorities; to submit a formal report of.
  6. To make a formal statement, especially of complaint, about (someone).
  7. 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).
  8. To show up or appear at an appointed time; to present oneself.
  9. To take minutes of (a speech, the doings of a public body, etc.); to write down from the lips of a speaker.
  10. Of a ship, to return to a port.
  11. [with oneself] (no longer used) To take oneself (to someone or something) for guidance or support; to appeal.
  12. (no longer used) To refer.
  13. (no longer used, rare) To return or repeat, as sound; to echo.

noun4

  1. 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).
  2. The sharp, loud sound of a gunshot or explosion.
  3. An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.
  4. Reputation.
forms

reported · reporting · reporteth · reports · reportest

Phrases with report

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