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 + 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.

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If Nandy does go ahead and issue an intervention notice to Sky and ITV, the Competition and Markets Authority as well as the media regulator Ofcom would need to assess the deal and its impact and report back to the minister. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 On occasion a relative would spot her around town and report back. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 As reported back in May, Ellison will receive a $50 million cash award and restricted stock units, or RSUs, valued at $100 million set after the merger closes. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 In the study, about 74% of people reported back or abdominal pain, and about 45% reported changes in bowel habits. — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for report back

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“Report back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20back. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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