request instructions; ask for approval
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to request instructions (from a superior); to ask for approval before acting
formalFormal term used in hierarchical organizations (government, military, corporate) when a subordinate seeks guidance, approval, or authorization from higher authority before making a decision or taking action.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
xū须
qǐng请
shì示
shàng上
jí级
hòu后
cái才
néng能
jué决
dìng定
。
This matter must be reported to superiors for instructions before a decision can be made.
Zhòng重
yào要
de的
cái财
wù务
zhī支
chū出
bì必
xū须
shì事
xiān先
xiàng向
zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
qǐng请
shì示
。
Important financial expenditures must be reported to the general manager for approval in advance.
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Bù部
duì队
yuè越
guò过
biān边
jìng境
qián前
bì必
xū须
qǐng请
shì示
zǒng总
bù部
。
Troops must request authorization from headquarters before crossing the border.
Tā他
méi没
yǒu有
qǐng请
shì示
lǐng领
dǎo导
jiù就
shàn擅
zì自
zuò做
le了
jué决
dìng定
。
He made the decision on his own without asking the leaders for instructions.