so ‧ li ‧ cit /səˈlɪsət, səˈlɪsɪt/ BrE AmE verb
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: solliciter 'to disturb, take charge of' , from Latin sollicitare , from sollicitus ; ⇨ ↑ solicitous ]
1 . [intransitive usually progressive] to offer to have sex with someone in exchange for money:
She was arrested for soliciting.
2 . [intransitive and transitive] formal to ask someone for money, help, or information:
Morgan is accused of illegally soliciting campaign contributions.
solicit something from somebody
The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid from the President.
3 . [intransitive and transitive] American English to try to sell a product or service by taking it to homes or businesses and showing it to the people there:
No soliciting on company premises is allowed.