noun

sitrep

SIHT-rehp

Sitrep (noun) means a concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation. Example: “The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision.”

noun

A concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation.

"The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision."

"Can you give me a quick sitrep on how the project is going?"

How to use sitrep

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short status update — military jargon that has spread into everyday and business use.

When to use it

Originally military slang, now also used informally in workplaces.

Word forms

sitreps plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of "situation report."

Frequently asked questions

What does “sitrep” mean?

The word “sitrep” means a concise report giving the current status of a military operation or, more broadly, of any situation. In plain terms, a short status update — military jargon that has spread into everyday and business use.

How do you pronounce “sitrep”?

“Sitrep” is pronounced SIHT-rehp (/ˈsɪtˌɹɛp/ in IPA).

How do you use “sitrep” in a sentence?

Here is “sitrep” used in a sentence: “The commander requested a sitrep before making his decision.”

What part of speech is “sitrep”?

“Sitrep” is a noun.