to return and give information about what you found or what happened
to come back and tell people the result
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
to give information or an update after investigating, checking, or completing something
"Please report back by Friday with your recommendations."
The inspectors will report back next week.
— Common government and news reporting formula
to carry information back and report it
to come back and tell people the result
Common in work, military, journalism, and project contexts. It often suggests that someone was sent to check, investigate, or do something and then inform others.
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