report

[rɪˈpɔːt]

report Definition

• 1. a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
• 2. give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated
• 3. an official document giving information or instructions, especially one concerning a fault or problem

Using report: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "report" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The journalist filed a report on the accident.

• Example

  The police officer asked the witness to report what they saw.

• Example

  The company issued a report on its financial performance.

• Example

  I need to report a problem with my computer.

report Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for report

• account
• description
• narrative
• story
• statement

Antonyms for report

• concealment
• suppression

Idioms Using report

• on report

  under close observation or scrutiny, often as a result of poor behavior or performance

  Example

  After the incident, the employee was put on report by the manager.

• have something to report

  to have news or information to share

  Example

  The doctor said she had nothing to report after the patient's check-up.

• not worth the paper it's written on

  something that is completely useless or invalid

  Example

  The contract turned out to be not worth the paper it's written on.

Phrases with report

• report card

  a document showing a student's grades and academic performance over a period of time

  Example

  My son's report card shows that he is doing well in math.

• report for duty

  to arrive at work or a designated place to begin a shift or task

  Example

  Soldiers are expected to report for duty at 6am sharp.

• report to someone

  to be accountable to someone in a position of authority

  Example

  All employees must report to their supervisors.

Origins of report

from Old French 'reporter', meaning 'to carry back'

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Summary: report in Brief

The term 'report' [rɪˈpɔːt] refers to a spoken or written account of something observed, heard, done, or investigated. It can also refer to an official document providing information or instructions. Examples include 'The journalist filed a report on the accident,' and 'I need to report a problem with my computer.' Phrases like 'report card' and 'report for duty' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'not worth the paper it's written on' convey its negative connotations.