Main Entry:

²report

Function:

verb

Date:

14th century

transitive verb

1 a: to give an account of : relate b: to describe as being in a specified state <reported him much improved>2 a: to serve as carrier of (a message) b: to relate the words or sense of (something said) c: to make a written record or summary of d (1): to watch for and write about the newsworthy aspects or developments of : cover (2): to prepare or present an account of for broadcast3 a (1): to give a formal or official account or statement of <the treasurer reported a balance of ten dollars> (2): to return or present (a matter referred for consideration) with conclusions or recommendations b: to announce or relate as the result of investigation <reported no sign of disease> c: to announce the presence, arrival, or sighting of d: to make known to the proper authorities <report a fire> e: to make a charge of misconduct againstintransitive verb1 a: to give an account : tell b: to present oneself <reported to the front desk> c: to account for oneself <reported sick on Friday> d: to work as a subordinate <reports to the vice president>2: to make, issue, or submit a report3: to act in the capacity of a reporter