report back
verb
reported back; reporting back; reports back
1
: to return to a place in order to report information, do more work, etc.
Report back in two hours.
—often + toReport back to my office in two hours.
2
: to give (newly found information) to someone
The policeman reported back that he found nothing wrong.
—often + toEach researcher reports his results back to the project director.
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The model writes the code, runs the tests, reads the errors, fixes the code, runs the tests again, and reports back when something is shipped.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In March, the Police Commission asked the department to report back on what information the company’s scanners collect and share.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Broncos typically begin training camp in late July, meaning Cooper’s trial could take place just before the team reports back to the facility for the start of the 2026 season.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Neff said Eagleview was the lowest, most responsible bidder when the current contract was bid out six years ago, but agreed to gather another bid and report back.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In March, the Police Commission asked the department to report back on what information the company’s scanners collect and share.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The Broncos typically begin training camp in late July, meaning Cooper’s trial could take place just before the team reports back to the facility for the start of the 2026 season.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
Neff said Eagleview was the lowest, most responsible bidder when the current contract was bid out six years ago, but agreed to gather another bid and report back.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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“Report back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20back. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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