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request

US /rɪˈkwɛst/

noun, verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please submit your vacation request to the personnel office two weeks early.

Synonyms

  • ask forhaving a meaning similar to request
  • demandan urgent or peremptory request
  • petitiona formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Collocations

  • Easy make a special song request
    to create, produce, or cause regarding a special song request
  • Medium submit a formal time-off request
    to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding a formal time-off request
  • Hard comply promptly with freedom of information requests
    to act in accordance with rules regarding promptly with freedom of information requests
  • Very Hard grant clemency upon earnest humanitarian request
    to grant clemency upon earnest humanitarian request, meaning to let have

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.