To report something is to give information. This word is used by business, government, organizations, schools, and the media when putting together statistics and ideas.
TV anchors report the news.
A meteorologist reports on the weather.
A sports announcer reports sports results.
A traffic monitor reports the driving conditions on streets and highways.
A reporter may work for a newspaper, a magazine, a website, a radio station, or a television station.
This word is often used for serious situations:
I’m going to report this to the police.
An incident in the office was reported to the supervisor.
The deaths of six young people from Ireland is being reported in the news today.
Witnesses reported what they saw to the authorities.
I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to report this.
Todd was required to report for active duty (He is a member of the military.)
Jane has to report for work tomorrow.
The word "report" is often used as a noun. The purpose of a report is to understand how well or how poorly something functions.
Did you read the report?
I have to file a report.
The report shows that sales took a hit last quarter.
A recent report on the economy shows improving conditions in almost every area.
We’re working on a report for a project at work.
Bob is working on a report for school.
Fartun has to turn in a book report on a book that she read.
