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solicitation

gb/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
C1 Engleză
~ 7000
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv formal C1 action
1

formal act of asking for something

The act of seriously asking people for something, especially money, help, or support.

Tipar de utilizare: solicitation of [something] from [someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
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'.
Sinonime
request (More general and less formal; does not always imply a broad or organized effort.) | appeal (Often suggests a public or emotional request, especially for help or money.)
Antonime
offer (Giving or proposing something to someone, rather than asking them for something.)
Colocații
solicitation of funds |charitable solicitation |public solicitation |political solicitation |email solicitation |solicitation campaign
Teme
communication |society |politics |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv 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.

Tipar de utilizare: solicitation of [customers/orders] by [method]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
prospecting (Sales term that focuses specifically on searching for new potential customers.) | sales pitch (Refers more to the persuasive message itself rather than the ongoing activity of seeking customers.)
Antonime
non-solicitation (Used especially in contracts to describe a situation where a party agrees not to seek another party’s customers or employees.)
Colocații
telephone solicitation |door-to-door solicitation |commercial solicitation |sales solicitation |customer solicitation
Teme
business |commerce |marketing |work |communication
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv 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.

Tipar de utilizare: solicitation of [crime] / charged with solicitation
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
incitement (Legal term for encouraging another person to commit a crime; not always limited to direct asking or offering.) | recruitment (More general; can refer to bringing people into any activity, legal or illegal, and does not always imply a crime.)
Antonime
compliance (Following the law and rules, rather than urging others to break them.)
Colocații
charged with solicitation |prostitution solicitation |solicitation of a minor |criminal solicitation |online solicitation
Teme
law |crime |society
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Substantiv 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.

Tipar de utilizare: issue a solicitation for [goods/services]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
tender (Common in British and international English for an official request for bids; not limited to government use.) | request for proposals (A specific type of solicitation that usually involves detailed project proposals rather than simple price quotes.)
Antonime
award (The decision that follows a solicitation, choosing which bid or proposal wins, rather than the request itself.)
Colocații
issue a solicitation |federal solicitation |bid solicitation |solicitation document |solicitation number
Teme
business |law |government |work
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
solicitation
IPA
GB/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
so - li - cit - a - tion (5 silabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: solicitation
  • Plural: solicitation, solicitations
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
solicitations noun
Core family
solicit verb B2 solicitor noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsolicited adjective
Advanced or less common
solicitous adjective solicitously adverb
Expresii

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.

Exemple
  • 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.

Exemple
  • 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.
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