# report

/ɹiˈpɔɹt/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/report
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. a written or spoken account

noun · CEFR A1

a description of an event or situation, often written down for work or school.

For teachers: a formal account or statement describing an event, situation, or investigation, typically presented in written or spoken form.

- I have to finish my progress report before the meeting starts at two o'clock.
- The annual financial report provided a comprehensive overview of the company's performance across all international markets during the previous fiscal year.

### 2. sound of an explosion

noun · CEFR C2 · Formal · Literary

the loud, sharp noise made by a gun or an explosion.

For teachers: the sudden, explosive sound produced by the discharge of a firearm or the detonation of an explosive.

- The sudden report of a rifle echoed through the quiet forest.
- The sharp report of the starting pistol signaled the beginning of the race, causing the athletes to spring from their blocks.

### 3. to give information

verb · CEFR A2

to tell someone about something that has happened, especially a crime or an accident.

For teachers: to provide a spoken or written account of something observed, heard, or investigated.

- You should report the stolen car to the police immediately.
- Witnesses were encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities to assist with the ongoing investigation.

### 4. to work under someone

verb · CEFR B1

to have someone as your manager or boss at work.

For teachers: to be responsible to a specific person in a professional hierarchy.

- In my new job, I will report directly to the marketing director.
- The regional managers report to the vice president, ensuring that local strategies align with the global corporate vision.

Usage: Usually followed by the preposition 'to'.

### 5. to arrive for duty

verb · CEFR B1 · Formal

to go to a place and say that you are there, ready to start work.

For teachers: to present oneself at a specific place or time, typically for work or an official duty.

- Please report to the main office as soon as you arrive at the building.
- All new recruits are required to report for duty at the barracks by no later than six o'clock on Monday morning.

Usage: Often followed by 'to' (a place) or 'for' (a purpose).

## Examples

- I need to finish my weekly report by Friday.
- The police officer wrote a detailed report about the accident that happened on Main Street.
- The annual financial report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's fiscal health and its strategic objectives for the upcoming year.

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