Pronunciation: /æsk/
noun a request for information or a favor
A1 Can I ask you a question?
A2 She always has so many asks during our meetings.
B1 The teacher's ask for the students to complete the assignment by Friday.
B2 His ask for a raise was met with approval by the company.
C1 The politician's ask for support from the community was well received.
C2 The CEO's ask for a merger was met with skepticism by the board.
verb to inquire about something by speaking or writing
A1 Can I ask you a question?
A2 She asked me for directions to the nearest bus stop.
B1 I need to ask my boss for permission to take time off.
B2 The police officer asked the witness to describe the suspect.
C1 The journalist asked the politician some tough questions during the interview.
C2 The teacher asked the students to work together on a group project.
formal I need to ask for permission before making any changes to the project.
informal Can I ask you a question about the homework?
slang I'm gonna ask my boss for a day off next week.
figurative Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
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