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Definition request in British English

request verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈkwest/
1

to ask for something, or to ask someone to do something, in a polite or formal way

Example

The pilot requested permission to land.

Example

We specifically requested that you should be informed.

Example

We intend to request the police to press charges against him.

Example

Visitors are requested to register at the front desk.

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
2

to ask a musician or DJ to play a piece of music

Synonyms and related words
call away call on send for
Definition request in British English