[make] a request
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to ask for something or express a desire for someone to do something
- He decided to make a request for some extra time to complete the project.
- He made a request for his colleagues to help him with the presentation.
- He will make a request for permission to take time off next month.
- They made a request for changes to be made to the contract.
- The teacher made a request for students to turn off their cell phones during class.