1 ~ (sth) (to sb) to tell people sth officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc:
[VN] They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. * The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. * (figurative) A ring at the doorbell announced the late arrival of Jack.
HELPNOTE You cannot 'announce somebody something': _T_h_e_y_ _a_n_n_o_u_n_c_e_d_ _u_s_ _t_h_e_i_r_ _d_e_c_i_s_i_o_n_._ [Vthat] We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. * [VNthat] It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. [also Vwh-]
2 to give information about sth in a public place, especially through a LOUDSPEAKER:
[VN] Has our flight been announced yet? * The winners will be announced in reverse order. * [Vthat] They announced that the flight would be delayed. [also Vspeech]
3 to say sth in a loud and/or serious way:
[Vspeech] 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. * [Vthat] She announced that she'd given up smoking. [also VN]
4 [VN] ~ yourself / sb to tell sb your name or sb else's name when you or they arrive at a place:
Would you announce the guests as they arrive? (= call out their names, for example at a formal party)
5 [VN] to introduce, or give information about, a programme on radio or television
