/ rɪˈkwest; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun request (for sth) | request (that ... )
1.
the action of asking for sth formally and politely :
They made a request for further aid.
He was there at the request of his manager / at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go).
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done) .
Catalogues are available on request .
2.
a thing that you formally ask for :
My request was granted.
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for)
■ verb
request sth (from sb) ( formal ) to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way :
[ vn ]
She requested permission to film at the White House.
You can request a free copy of the leaflet.
[ vn to inf ]
We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant.
[ v that ]
She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting.
( BrE also)
She requested that no one should be told of her decision.
[also v speech ]
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere , from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere seek.