solicitation
gb/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
~ 7000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
action
1
formal act of asking for something
The act of seriously asking people for something, especially money, help, or support.
Patrón de uso:
solicitation of [something] from [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'solicitation' is always negative. In fact, it is neutral in many formal contexts, especially for charities and public campaigns. Also, learners may say *'ask for a solicitation'*; the natural expression is 'make a solicitation' or simply 'solicit donations'.
Sinónimos
request (More general and less formal; does not always imply a broad or organized effort.)
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appeal (Often suggests a public or emotional request, especially for help or money.)
Antónimos
offer (Giving or proposing something to someone, rather than asking them for something.)
Colocaciones
solicitation of funds
|charitable solicitation
|public solicitation
|political solicitation
|email solicitation
|solicitation campaign
Temas
communication
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The charity’s solicitation of donations was approved by the city council.
- He sent a letter of solicitation to local businesses asking for sponsorship.
- The senator denied any improper solicitation of campaign funds from lobbyists.
- New rules will limit the solicitation of personal data from users.
- Her job involves the solicitation of volunteers for community projects.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school sent a letter for the solicitation of money for new books.
- They started a public solicitation of food and clothes after the storm.
- The group began the solicitation of signatures for the petition.
- He wrote an email for the solicitation of support for his project.
- The organization is involved in the solicitation of blood donations.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
action
2
efforts to get customers or sales
The act of trying to get customers or sales for a business, for example by calling people or going to their homes.
Patrón de uso:
solicitation of [customers/orders] by [method]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'solicitation' with 'advertising'. Advertising is usually one-way and public (TV, online ads), while solicitation often involves direct, targeted contact such as calls, emails, or in-person visits.
Sinónimos
prospecting (Sales term that focuses specifically on searching for new potential customers.)
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sales pitch (Refers more to the persuasive message itself rather than the ongoing activity of seeking customers.)
Antónimos
non-solicitation (Used especially in contracts to describe a situation where a party agrees not to seek another party’s customers or employees.)
Colocaciones
telephone solicitation
|door-to-door solicitation
|commercial solicitation
|sales solicitation
|customer solicitation
Temas
business
|commerce
|marketing
|work
|communication
Ejemplos
- The company was fined for aggressive telephone solicitation during evening hours.
- Many apartment buildings post signs that say 'No solicitation' to prevent door-to-door sales.
- The law restricts commercial solicitation in public parks.
- Our policy prohibits the solicitation of clients in the hospital waiting area.
- He specializes in the solicitation of high-value corporate accounts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some people do not like telephone solicitation at dinner time.
- The office has a rule against solicitation in the hallways.
- Door-to-door solicitation is not allowed in this neighborhood.
- The store uses email solicitation to reach old customers.
- She works in customer solicitation for a bank.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
entity
3
crime of urging illegal acts
In legal language, the crime of asking or pushing someone to do something illegal, often offering money or a reward.
Patrón de uso:
solicitation of [crime] / charged with solicitation
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'solicitation' in news reports only means 'asking', but in legal contexts it usually refers to a specific crime. Also, 'solicitation of a minor' does not mean a minor is asking; it means someone is trying to get the minor to do something, often sexual or otherwise illegal.
Sinónimos
incitement (Legal term for encouraging another person to commit a crime; not always limited to direct asking or offering.)
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recruitment (More general; can refer to bringing people into any activity, legal or illegal, and does not always imply a crime.)
Antónimos
compliance (Following the law and rules, rather than urging others to break them.)
Colocaciones
charged with solicitation
|prostitution solicitation
|solicitation of a minor
|criminal solicitation
|online solicitation
Temas
law
|crime
|society
Ejemplos
- He was arrested on charges of solicitation of prostitution.
- The suspect faces counts of criminal solicitation after asking a friend to commit the robbery.
- New legislation targets online solicitation of minors for sexual purposes.
- She pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation and paid a fine.
- The defense argued that the messages did not constitute solicitation under state law.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The man went to court for solicitation of prostitution.
- Police watch chat rooms for the solicitation of children.
- He was charged with criminal solicitation after asking someone to commit a crime.
- The law makes the online solicitation of a minor a serious crime.
- Solicitation is illegal even if the crime does not happen.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
entity
4
official request for bids
A formal paper or notice from a government or big company asking other companies to send offers to do work or sell products.
Patrón de uso:
issue a solicitation for [goods/services]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this meaning with a simple 'request' in everyday speech. In business and government, a 'solicitation' is usually a formal, written process with specific rules and deadlines.
Sinónimos
tender (Common in British and international English for an official request for bids; not limited to government use.)
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request for proposals (A specific type of solicitation that usually involves detailed project proposals rather than simple price quotes.)
Antónimos
award (The decision that follows a solicitation, choosing which bid or proposal wins, rather than the request itself.)
Colocaciones
issue a solicitation
|federal solicitation
|bid solicitation
|solicitation document
|solicitation number
Temas
business
|law
|government
|work
Ejemplos
- The agency issued a new solicitation for IT support services.
- Vendors must submit their bids within thirty days of the solicitation date.
- The contract will be re-opened under a revised solicitation next month.
- All questions about the project must be submitted in writing as specified in the solicitation.
- They won the government contract after responding to a competitive solicitation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The government sent out a solicitation for new buses.
- Many small companies read federal solicitations online.
- We answered a solicitation for cleaning services at the airport.
- The solicitation tells companies how to send their bids.
- They hope to win work from the next big solicitation.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
solicitation
AFI
GB/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
so - li - cit - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: solicitation
- Plural: solicitation, solicitations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
at the solicitation of
1/ˈæt ðə səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
because someone formally asked
Used to say that someone did something because another person asked them to do it in a serious or formal way.
Ejemplos
- She joined the committee at the solicitation of her manager.
- The report was prepared at the solicitation of the city council.
- He made the donation at the solicitation of a close friend.
no solicitation
1/nˈoʊ səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sign banning sales or requests
Words on a sign that mean people are not allowed to ask for sales, donations, or support in that area.
Ejemplos
- The apartment building has a 'No solicitation' sign on the front door.
- Please respect the 'No solicitation' notice and do not go door to door selling products.
- The office posts 'No solicitation' to keep salespeople out during working hours.