Request

/rɪˈkwɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of asking for something to be given or done, typically as a favor or courtesy.

She made a request for additional funding for the project.

A formal message asking for something.

The company sent a request for proposal to several vendors.

A document or appeal asking for something.

He submitted a request to change his work schedule.

verb

To ask for something formally or politely.

I would like to request a meeting with the director.

To express a desire for someone to do something.

She requested that he send the report by Monday.

To ask for something to be given or done.

They requested assistance from the technical support team.

Middle English: from Old French 'requeste', from Latin 'requesta', from 'requiescere' (to ask).

make a request

to ask for something formally

request for information

an inquiry seeking data or clarification

upon request

conditional upon being asked

request line

a communication line for putative demands

requester

A person who asks for something.

requesting

The act of making a request.

requested

Something that has been asked for.

Hit me up

If you need help with your homework, just hit me up with a request.

Drop a line

Feel free to drop a line if you have any questions.