solicitor
gb/səlˈɪsətɚ/ us/səlˈɪsətɚ/
B1
English
~ 1800
ügyvéd, házaló, adománygyűjtő, kampányaktivista
NOUN
B1
1
ügyvéd
B1
Usage pattern:
a solicitor [verb] for [someone/something]
She decided to consult a solicitor about her divorce.
Úgy döntött, ügyvédhez fordul a válása ügyében.
The solicitor prepared the contract for the property sale.
Az ügyvéd készítette el az ingatlan-adásvételi szerződést.
He works as a criminal solicitor in London.
Our solicitor will handle all the legal paperwork.
You should speak to a solicitor before signing that agreement.
Learner examples
I went to see a solicitor about my problem.
Elmentem egy ügyvédhez a problémámmal.
The solicitor helped me with my house papers.
Az ügyvéd segített a házammal kapcsolatos iratokkal.
My uncle is a solicitor in the city.
She called her solicitor for advice.
We met the solicitor at his office.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'solicitor' with 'barrister' or 'attorney', not realizing that 'solicitor' is mainly used in British English for a specific type of lawyer.
Meaning
Lawyer for advice and lower courts
Collocations
solicitor general
|criminal solicitor
|family solicitor
|solicitor's office
Synonyms
lawyer (General term for someone qualified to practice law; may include barristers and solicitors.)
|
attorney (US term for a lawyer; not specific to the solicitor role.)
Antonyms
barrister (In the UK, a lawyer who mainly represents clients in higher courts, unlike a solicitor.)
Themes
law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A lawyer who gives legal advice and works on legal documents, usually in lower courts.
A legal professional who advises clients, prepares legal documents, and represents them in lower courts, particularly in the UK and some other jurisdictions.
NOUN
B2
2
házaló
B2
Usage pattern:
a solicitor [offers/sells] [something]
The neighborhood has banned solicitors from knocking on doors.
A lakónegyedben megtiltották a házalóknak, hogy becsöngessenek.
A solicitor came by offering a new internet package.
Egy házaló jött, és új internetcsomagot kínált.
We were interrupted by a solicitor selling cleaning products.
Learner examples
A solicitor knocked on my door.
Egy házaló csengetett be hozzám.
The store sent a solicitor to my house.
Az üzlet kiküldött hozzám egy házalót.
I told the solicitor I was not interested.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the legal profession sense, especially in American English where this sales meaning is more common.
Meaning
Person selling goods or services directly
Collocations
door-to-door solicitor
|sales solicitor
|charity solicitor
Synonyms
salesperson (General term for someone who sells goods or services; not limited to unsolicited contact.)
|
canvasser (Someone who solicits sales, donations, or votes, often by visiting people directly.)
Antonyms
customer (The person who buys rather than sells goods or services.)
Themes
business
|commerce
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who comes to your home or contacts you to sell something or ask for money.
A person who tries to sell goods or services directly to people, often by visiting them or contacting them without request.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a solicitor [asks] for [donations/support]
The charity sent out solicitors to collect donations.
A jótékonysági szervezet adománygyűjtőket küldött ki, hogy adományokat gyűjtsenek.
Political solicitors visited homes before the election.
A választás előtt kampányaktivisták keresték fel az embereket az otthonukban.
She works as a solicitor for an environmental group.
Learner examples
A solicitor asked me for money for the school.
Egy adománygyűjtő pénzt kért tőlem az iskola számára.
The solicitor wanted help for sick children.
Az adománygyűjtő beteg gyerekeknek kért segítséget.
Two solicitors came to my door for the campaign.
Meaning
Person asking for donations or support
Collocations
charity solicitor
|political solicitor
Synonyms
fundraiser (Focuses on organizing activities to collect money; may not involve direct personal requests.)
|
campaigner (Focuses more broadly on promoting a cause, which can include soliciting donations.)
Antonyms
donor (The person giving money or support rather than requesting it.)
Themes
charity
|politics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who asks people to give money or help for a cause.
A person who requests money, help, or support from others, typically for a charity, political campaign, or cause.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solicitor
IPA
GB/səlˈɪsətɚ/
US/səlˈɪsətɚ/
Syllables & stress
so - li - cit - or (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: solicitor
- Plural: solicitors
Word family
Forms
solicitors
noun
Core family
solicit
verb B2
Related words
solicitation
noun C1
lawyer
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsolicited
adjective
Expressions
no soliciting
1/nˈoʊ səlˈɪsətɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Sign banning uninvited sales or requests
A sign or rule that says people cannot try to sell things or ask for donations without being asked first.
Examples
- The apartment building has a 'No Soliciting' sign on the front door.
- We posted 'No Soliciting' to keep salespeople away.
solicitor general
1/səlˈɪsətɚ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Government's chief courtroom lawyer
The top lawyer who represents the government in court cases.
Examples
- The Solicitor General argued the case before the Supreme Court.
- She was appointed Solicitor General last year.