report
word
/ɹiˈpɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/
ri-PORT, ree-PORT
/ɹɪˈpɔːt/
ri-PAWT
Definition
A 'report' is a document or statement that gives information about something. It can also mean to formally tell authorities about a situation or problem.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'report' is used for official documents (school report, police report). As a verb, 'report' can mean to notify the authorities or to present the news. Common collocations: 'write a report', 'report a crime', 'report to work'. Don't confuse with 'rapport' (relationship).
Spanish: informe - reporte - denunciar (verbo, informar a autoridad)Portuguese (BR): relatório - reportagem - denunciar (informar à autoridade)Portuguese (PT): relatório - reportagem - denunciar (informar à autoridade)Chinese (Simplified): 报告 - 举报 (向当局报告)Chinese (Traditional): 報告 - 舉報 (向當局報告)Hindi: रिपोर्ट - शिकायत (अधिकारियों को जानकारी देना)Arabic: تقرير - تبليغ (إبلاغ السلطات)Bengali: প্রতিবেদন - রিপোর্ট (খবর বা অপরাধ জানানো)Russian: отчёт - доклад - сообщение (о происшествии)Japanese: レポート - 報告 - 通報Vietnamese: báo cáo - bản tinKorean: 보고서 - 신고 - 보도Turkish: rapor - bildirmekUrdu: رپورٹ - اطلاع دیناIndonesian: laporan - melaporkan
Example Sentences
I have to write a report for school.
basic
The news report was on TV at 6 o'clock.
basic
I want to report a lost bag.
basic
He gave a detailed report after the meeting.
natural
If you see anything suspicious, please report it to the police.
natural
My boss expects a report on the sales numbers by Monday.
natural