give an account
To recount something. We need all witnesses to give an account of what they saw the night of the burglary.
give an account (of someone or something) (to someone)
and give someone an account of someone or somethingto tell a narrative about someone or something to someone. You are going to have to give an account of yourself to your parole officer. Please give an account of your day to my secretary. Give me an account of every minute.