requestaid
verbUK /rɪˈkwest eɪd/
US /rɪˈkwɛst eɪd/
To ask someone to give you help.
When the boat started sinking, the sailors used the radio to requestaid from the coast guard.
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2. To formally ask an organization or government to provide money or supplies for a project.
The village council decided to requestaid from the national disaster fund after the flood.
3. To send out a signal asking for emergency help.
The hikers used their satellite phone to requestaid when the storm hit.
4. To ask a person in charge to give you extra support or resources.
The teacher had to requestaid from the principal to buy new books for the class.