Topic: CRIME AND LAW
 |
| |||||||||
report2 S3 W1
1 to give people information about recent events, especially in newspapers and on television and radio [↪ reporter]: 
This is Gavin Williams, reporting from the United Nations in New York.We aim to report the news as fairly as possible. The incident was widely reported in the national press.
news
[intransitive and transitive]This is Gavin Williams, reporting from the United Nations in New York.We aim to report the news as fairly as possible.The incident was widely reported in the national press.2 used to say that a statement has been made about someone or something, but you do not know if it is true [↪ allege]: The stolen necklace is reported to be worth $57,000.
be reported to be/do something
The stolen necklace is reported to be worth $57,000.3 to tell someone about what has been happening, or what you are doing as part of your job
job/work
[intransitive and transitive]4 to officially give information to the public : Doctors have reported a 13% increase in the number of people with heart disease.
public statement
[transitive]Doctors have reported a 13% increase in the number of people with heart disease.5 to tell the police or someone in authority that an accident or crime has happened : I'd like to report a theft.
crime/accident
[transitive]SCI'd like to report a theft.6 to complain about someone to people in authority
complain
[transitive] report somebody for something Polish referee Ryszard Wojoik reported two Leeds United players for violent conduct.
Polish referee Ryszard Wojoik reported two Leeds United players for violent conduct. report somebody to somebody Hadley's drinking problem led co-workers to report him to the supervisor.
Hadley's drinking problem led co-workers to report him to the supervisor.7 to go somewhere and officially state that you have arrived
arrival
[intransitive]8 to officially tell your employers that you cannot come to work because you are ill
report sick
BECMIreport back
phrasal verbreport to somebody
phrasal verbBBB to be responsible to someone at work and be managed by them : He will report to Greg Carr, Boston Technology's chief executive.
He will report to Greg Carr, Boston Technology's chief executive.
