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 + 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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Volunteers report back on the dog's behavior and snap extra pictures to make their profile stand out.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
United have given Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho leave to return to pre-season training late, although Rashford has already reported back to the club.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, who came up with the motion, added that staff should report back in 90 days or sooner on the efficacy of the fund and suggestions to increase its budget.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
This system, developed by the American College of Radiology, helps doctors interpret and report back mammogram findings.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 June 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
United have given Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho leave to return to pre-season training late, although Rashford has already reported back to the club.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Councilmember Thai Viet Phan, who came up with the motion, added that staff should report back in 90 days or sooner on the efficacy of the fund and suggestions to increase its budget.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
This system, developed by the American College of Radiology, helps doctors interpret and report back mammogram findings.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 June 2025
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“Report back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20back. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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