requisitioning
verb (present participle)UK /ˌrekwɪˈzɪʃənɪŋ/
US /ˌrekwɪˈzɪʃənɪŋ/
Asking for something in an official way so you can use it.
The army was requisitioning trucks to carry supplies.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Officially taking something for public or military use.
The government began requisitioning buildings for the soldiers.
3. Making a formal written request for something needed.
The manager is requisitioning new office chairs.
4. The act of demanding something as owed or necessary.
Requisitioning extra food became urgent after the storm.