noun

 

report a written or spoken description of something that has happened

They gave conflicting accounts of the events.

 

bank an arrangement with a bank to keep your money there and to let you take it out when you need to

I paid the money into my account this morning.

 

shop an agreement with a shop or company that allows you to buy things and pay for them later

 

verb

 

account for sth: to be part of a total number of something

Oil accounts for 40% of Norway's exports.

 

account for sth: to be the reason for something, or to explain the reason for something

He's had an argument with Caroline, which accounts for his bad mood.