report
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a description of an event or situation, often written down for work or school.
n.a formal account or statement describing an event, situation, or investigation, typically presented in written or spoken form.
Simple“I have to finish my progress report before the meeting starts at two o'clock.”
In context“The annual financial report provided a comprehensive overview of the company's performance across all international markets during the previous fiscal year.”
- 02 C2 Proficiency
n.the loud, sharp noise made by a gun or an explosion.
n.the sudden, explosive sound produced by the discharge of a firearm or the detonation of an explosive.
Simple“The sudden report of a rifle echoed through the quiet forest.”
In context“The sharp report of the starting pistol signaled the beginning of the race, causing the athletes to spring from their blocks.”
- 03 A2 Elementary
v.to tell someone about something that has happened, especially a crime or an accident.
v.to provide a spoken or written account of something observed, heard, or investigated.
Simple“You should report the stolen car to the police immediately.”
In context“Witnesses were encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities to assist with the ongoing investigation.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
v.to have someone as your manager or boss at work.
v.to be responsible to a specific person in a professional hierarchy.
Simple“In my new job, I will report directly to the marketing director.”
In context“The regional managers report to the vice president, ensuring that local strategies align with the global corporate vision.”
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'to'.
Synonymsanswer to - 05 B1 Intermediate
v.to go to a place and say that you are there, ready to start work.
v.to present oneself at a specific place or time, typically for work or an official duty.
Simple“Please report to the main office as soon as you arrive at the building.”
In context“All new recruits are required to report for duty at the barracks by no later than six o'clock on Monday morning.”
UsageOften followed by 'to' (a place) or 'for' (a purpose).
Usage reports citing · report found · reported cases
From Middle English reporten, from Anglo-Norman reporter, from Latin reportāre (“to carry back, return, remit, refer”), from re- + portāre.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.