informing

Everyday

1. Informing is the -ing form of «inform», which means to tell someone facts or news, especially officially. tree →
2. Informing on someone (or informing against someone) means telling the police or someone in charge about something wrong that they did. tree →

In the lessons

In formal letters and announcements: «We are writing to inform you…». In safety lessons pupils learn that informing a trusted adult about danger or bullying is right and is not «telling tales». Phrases: informing you that, informing on, keep someone informed.

Examples

• We are informing parents about the school trip by letter. tree →
• Thank you for informing us of the change. tree →
• The pilot was informing passengers about the delay. tree →
• Informing a teacher about bullying is the right thing to do. tree →
• He was accused of informing on his friends to the police. tree →
• The sign is informing drivers that the road is closed. tree →
• Keep me informed about your plans. tree →

Note

Forms: inform, informed, informing. Nouns: information (uncountable — no «informations»), informant, informer. «Inform someone of/about something». Formal; in speech say «tell».

In Jewish tradition

In formal letters and announcements: «We are writing to inform you…». In safety lessons pupils learn that informing a trusted adult about danger or bullying is right and is not «telling tales». Phrases: informing you that, informing on, keep someone informed.

Examples

• + Maintain attribution The Google "watermark" you see on each file is essential for informing people about this project and helping them find additional materials through Google Book Search. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Forms: inform, informed, informing. Nouns: information (uncountable — no «informations»), informant, informer. «Inform someone of/about something». Formal; in speech say «tell».