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- Dictionaryreport/rɪˈpɔːt/
verb
- 1. give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated: "the minister reported a decline in milk production" Similar
- 2. present oneself formally as having arrived at a particular place or as ready to do something: "Stewart is to report to a probation office on Monday" Similar
noun
- 1. an account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body: "the chairman's annual report" Similar
- 2. a piece of information that is unsupported by firm evidence: "reports were circulating that the chairman was about to resign" Similar
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RORT definition: 1. to take unfair advantage of a public service: 2. a plan to take unfair advantage of a public…. Learn more.
Jun 15, 2024 · rort (plural rorts) ( Australia, New Zealand) A scam or fraud, especially involving the misappropriation of public money or resources.
3 meanings: 1. a rowdy party or celebration 2. a dishonest scheme 3. to take unfair advantage of (something).... Click for more definitions.
noun. ˈrȯ (ə)rt. plural -s. Australia. : a fraudulent scheme : trick. Word History. Etymology. perhaps back-formation from rorty. First Known Use. 1926, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of rort was in 1926. See more words from the same year. Love words?
UK /rɔːt/ noun 1. (Australian and New Zealand English, informal) a fraudulent or dishonest act or practice a tax rort 2.
A complete guide to the word "RORT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
rort (something) to do something dishonest. He was an expert at rorting the system (= getting the best out of it for himself without actually doing anything illegal).