2report verb
reports; report·ed; report·ing 1 : to give information about (something) in a newspaper or on television or radio [+ obj] ▪ The murder was reported in the national news. ▪ Several TV stations are reporting that the police are close to making an arrest. ▪ Their job is to report the news accurately and fairly. ▪ It was reported (on the news) that two people died in the fire. = Two people were reported to have died in the fire. [no obj] — often + on ▪ He reports on political news for a local TV station. 2 : to tell people about (something) : to make a report about (something) [+ obj] ▪ He was asked to report the details of the meeting. ▪ Tomorrow the committee will report its findings on air pollution. [no obj] — often + on ▪ She reported on the project to her manager. 3 [+ obj] a : to describe (a feeling, condition, etc.)
▪ He reported feeling depressed. = He reported that he felt depressed. [=he said that he felt depressed] ▪ The doctor reported some improvement in her condition.
b ◊Something that is reported is said by people and may or may not be true.
▪ Her manner was reported as arrogant. = Her manner was reported to be arrogant. [=people said that she was arrogant] ▪ It is reported that the herb helps reduce anxiety. 4 [+ obj] : to tell the police, fire department, etc., about (something, such as a crime or accident).
▪ He called 911 and reported a fire. ▪ She reported the burglary to the police. ▪ They reported their son missing. [=they told the police that their son was missing] 5 [+ obj] : to tell someone with authority about (someone who has broken a rule, done something wrong, etc.)
▪ They threatened to report him to the police. — often + for ▪ The teacher reported him to the principal for misbehaving in class. 6 [no obj] : to go somewhere and tell someone that you have arrived — usually + for or to ▪ The new recruits are expected to report for duty next week. ▪ Please report to the office immediately when you arrive. ▪ He was asked to report for work at 7:00 a.m.
▪ He reported feeling depressed. = He reported that he felt depressed. [=he said that he felt depressed] ▪ The doctor reported some improvement in her condition.
b ◊Something that is reported is said by people and may or may not be true.
▪ Her manner was reported as arrogant. = Her manner was reported to be arrogant. [=people said that she was arrogant] ▪ It is reported that the herb helps reduce anxiety.
▪ He called 911 and reported a fire. ▪ She reported the burglary to the police. ▪ They reported their son missing. [=they told the police that their son was missing]
▪ They threatened to report him to the police. — often + for ▪ The teacher reported him to the principal for misbehaving in class.
report back [phrasal verb] 1 : to return to a place in order to report information you have found, do more work, etc.
▪ Report back to my office in two hours. = Report back (to me) in two hours. ▪ Patients must report back to the center for a second treatment. 2 report back or report back (something) or report (something) back : to give (information that you have found) to someone
▪ The policeman reported back that he found nothing wrong. ▪ A committee will study the matter and report back their findings. — often + to ▪ Each researcher reports his results back to the project director.
▪ Report back to my office in two hours. = Report back (to me) in two hours. ▪ Patients must report back to the center for a second treatment.
▪ The policeman reported back that he found nothing wrong. ▪ A committee will study the matter and report back their findings. — often + to ▪ Each researcher reports his results back to the project director.
report sick
: to tell your boss, employer, etc. that you are sick and cannot work
▪ He reported sick on Friday (to his supervisor).
▪ He reported sick on Friday (to his supervisor).
report to [phrasal verb]
report to (someone) ◊The person you report to at your job is the person who is directly in charge of what you do, who reviews your work, etc.
▪ She reports to the president of the company.
▪ She reports to the president of the company.
— reported adjective always used before a noun
▪ the reported findings/facts ▪ a reported crime ▪ The company has suffered losses of a reported two million dollars.
▪ the reported findings/facts ▪ a reported crime ▪ The company has suffered losses of a reported two million dollars.
