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 broadcast
3 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 verb 1 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 report
3 : to act in the capacity of a reporter