report back

phrasal 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 + to
Report 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 + to
Each researcher reports his results back to the project director.

Examples of report back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those new cells might devour plaque in blood vessels or explore a diseased organ to report back on its condition. Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024 In a letter to 100 of the nation’s largest companies obtained by USA TODAY, caucus members asked CEOs to report back on Asian representation in corporate leadership and efforts to remedy racial imbalances. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024 Regular Use: Testers had their children use these table sets daily in real-life settings, reporting back on the practicality of their various features. Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 However, William was asked to report back to duty earlier than anticipated after his father, King Charles, underwent a prostate procedure and was diagnosed with cancer. Sara Vallone, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2024 But Santos soon reported back to her TikTok fans that even with a dual degree in communications and acting, as well as three languages up her sleeve, she was still getting turned down for work. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2024 The project was reported back in 2022 as being in development. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2024 Times theater critic Charles McNulty was there — and reports back on Plaza’s off-Broadway theater debut. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023 After some discussion, Judge Williams proposed that both sides listen to the voice-mail recording privately and report back to her. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024

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“Report back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20back. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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