report back

The phrase "report back" is commonly used in professional and investigative contexts to describe the act of returning with information or updates after completing a task.

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Definition

B2Workplace

(formal)To return to a place to provide updates or information after completing a task or investigation.

Example

  • After finishing the market research, please report back to the manager with your findings.

B2Military

(formal, technical)To return and deliver information or a summary of an operation or mission to a superior.

Example

  • The reconnaissance team was ordered to report back to the base with their observations.

B2General

(informal)To provide updates or information to someone after completing a task or gathering data.

Example

  • Can you check the weather forecast and report back to me?

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "report back":

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