report back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To deliver a spoken or written account or report of something one has been asked or required to do or investigate.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
trình bày báo cáo bằng lời nói hoặc viết về điều gì đó
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Safety authorities and public bodies such as the ORR and Network Rail are required to report back to RAIB on how any recommendations addressed to them have been considered and what actions have or are planned to be taken.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “report back” mean?
To deliver a spoken or written account or report of something one has been asked or required to do or investigate.
Is “report back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.