request

US /rɪˈkwɛst/

UK /rɪ'kwest/

A2

noun

  • Thing that has been asked for
  • An act of asking for something, especially formally or politely.
  • The act of asking for something.
  • A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
  • A song or piece of music asked for by a member of the audience.

verb

  • To ask for, usually politely and formally

other

  • To ask for something, especially formally or politely.
  • To ask for something.

Examples

We have had repeated requests for a pedestrian crossing near the school.

I've put in a request for a room with a view of the sea.