News & Information

to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

She decided to blow the whistle on the fraudulent accounting practices at the company.

to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

I hear through the grapevine that you are getting ready to sue us.If that's true, I want to hear it from you.

fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

I'll make sure you're in the loop regarding any updates on the project.

to stay informed about or completely in control of a situation and how it develops

To succeed in this project, we need to keep on top of the latest developments in the industry.

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

I'll keep you posted on the progress of the project.

to provide someone with information they require to handle or understand a situation

Before we proceed with the project, let's put everyone in the picture about our goals and expectations.

(of news, information, or rumors) to quickly become known by the majority

The news of the scandal spread like wildfire throughout the company.

with an extensive knowledge concerning current topics and events

She's really up on the latest technology trends.

(of information) received without any intervention of other people or agencies

She got the information first hand from the witness to the accident.

by telling others rather than writing or showing it to them

Most of our customers hear about us through the word of mouth.

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

I wanted to give you a heads-up that there might be traffic on the way to the airport.

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Guess what?A little bird told me that you're getting a promotion at work!

a game where a message is passed secretly and rapidly from one person to another, often resulting in the message being distorted or changed unintentionally as it travels through the chain of participants

(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed

The breaking news article was hot off the press, providing readers with the most recent updates on the situation.

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

He's been out of touch with the music scene for years and doesn't know any of the current bands.

a collection of documents that provide written or recorded version of someone's activities

The detective followed the suspect's paper trail to uncover the financial irregularities.

an attempt made to find out the facts about something via collecting a lot of information, often secretly

The prosecutor accused the defense attorney of going on a fishing expedition by requesting extensive records unrelated to the case.