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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Victoria Mahoney directed the pilot episode, as Deadline exclusively reported back in February.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The two departments must report back to the White House every 90 days with recommendations on whether to restart the program.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The judge directed Murray to develop a new plan and to report back within 30 days.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Leaders then report back in a workshop with their findings, delving into themes that can help frame the purpose.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
The two departments must report back to the White House every 90 days with recommendations on whether to restart the program.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The judge directed Murray to develop a new plan and to report back within 30 days.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Leaders then report back in a workshop with their findings, delving into themes that can help frame the purpose.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Report back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20back. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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