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verb British English pronunciation: report /rɪˈpɔː(r)t/ 
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present tense
I/you/we/theyreport
he/she/itreports
present participlereporting
past tensereported
past participlereported
 
  1. 1
    [intransitive/transitive] to give information about something in a news article or broadcast

    The story was reported differently on every news channel.

    report on:

    Three journalists were sent to report on the conflict.

    report that:

    Correspondents reported that the president had lost control of the country.

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  2. 2
    [transitive] to provide information about something that exists or has happened

    Wholesalers report a sharp increase in sales of organic vegetables.

    report doing something:

    Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise before the plane crashed.

    report that:

    The victim’s neighbours reported that they had heard gunshots in the night.

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  3. 3
    [transitive] to produce an official statement or written document about a particular subject, especially after studying it carefully

    The committee will report the results of its investigation tomorrow.

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  4. 4
    [transitive] to tell someone in authority about a crime, something dangerous etc

    Passers-by reported smoke coming from the abandoned factory.

    report something to someone:

    If you see anything suspicious, you must report it to the appropriate authorities.

    report someone/something missing:

    The boys were reported missing when they didn’t come home for dinner.

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  5. 5
    [intransitive] to tell someone that you are present or ready to start working
    report to:

    Cline always reported to his manager first thing in the morning.

    report for duty:

    Officers should report for duty no later than Wednesday, 9.15.

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