a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious"
the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple"
a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"
a sharp explosive sound (especially the sound of a gun firing); "they heard a violent report followed by silence"
to give an account or representation of in words; "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
make known to the authorities; "One student reported the other to the principal"
complain about; make a charge against; "I reported her to the supervisor"
announce one's presence; "I report to work every day at 9 o'clock"
announce as the result of an investigation, or announce something to the proper authorities; "Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city"; "The team reported significant advances in their research"
be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; "Snow reported on China in the 1950's"; "The cub reporter covered New York City"
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
settle by concession
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
create or manufacture a man-made product; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries"
bring forth or yield; "The tree would not produce fruit"
cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"
bring out for display; "The proud father produced many pictures of his baby"; "The accused brought forth a letter in court that he claims exonerates him"
bring onto the market or release; "produce a movie"; "bring out a book"; "produce a new play"