request (redirected from requests)

at someone's request

due to someone's request; on being asked by someone. At his mother's request, Tom stopped playing the saxophone. At the request of the police officer, Bill pulled his car over to the side of the road.

request someone to do something

to ask someone to do something. I am going to request you to turn your radio down. Mary was requested to arrive a few minutes early.

request something from someone

to call for something from someone. I will request an explanation from the employee in question. A full report was requested from each person present.

request something of someone

to call for someone to give or do something. I have to request a favor of you. Can I request anything more of him?

when you get a minute and when you get a chance a phrase introducing a request, especially to talk to someone

. Bill: Tom? Tom: Yes. Bill: When you get a minute, I'd like to have a word with you. "Please drop over for a chat when you get a chance," said Fred to Bill.

See also: get, minute