report

🇺🇸 /rɪˈpɔːrt/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈpɔːt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-B1
noun
A1

A written or spoken account of an event, often shared publicly.

The news report about the weather was very helpful.

A1

A written or spoken description that gives needed information.

The financial report shows how much money the company made.

A1

An official document from a group that studied a situation.

The government report on traffic safety will be released soon.

B1

A story or information that might not be true.

There is a report that the store will close, but it's not confirmed.

R

A written statement about a student's school work.

Her school report showed she is doing well in math.

R

An employee that a manager is responsible for.

The manager met with his report to discuss the project.

R

The sound of an explosion or gunshot.

The loud report of the firework scared the dog.

verb
A2

To tell people about something you saw, heard, or did.

Please report what you saw to the teacher.

A2

To present an account of an event in news media.

The journalist will report on the election results.

B1

Used when something is stated but may not be true.

The rumor was reported as fact by some newspapers.

A2

To tell someone in authority about a problem or crime.

You should report the broken window to the building manager.

B2

To tell someone you have arrived for work or a meeting.

The new employee will report to the office at 9 AM.

translation

n. A written or spoken account of an event, often shared publicly.; A written or spoken description that gives needed information.; An official document from a group that studied a situation.; A story or information that might not be true.; A written statement about a student's school work.; An employee that a manager is responsible for.; The sound of an explosion or gunshot.
v. To tell people about something you saw, heard, or did.; To present an account of an event in news media.; Used when something is stated but may not be true.; To tell someone in authority about a problem or crime.; To tell someone you have arrived for work or a meeting.

Word Forms

3rd Present reports
Progressive reporting
Past reported
Perfect reported
Plural reports