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ask for

/æsk fər/ /ɑːsk fə/
phrasal verb Everyday Life Neutral
  1. 1
    istemek, talep etmek

    To request something from someone.

    • Ask for help when you need it.
      İhtiyacın olduğunda yardım iste.
    • She asked for a glass of water.
      Bir bardak su istedi.
  2. 2
    belayı davet etmek, kaşınmak Informal

    To behave in a way that is likely to cause trouble for yourself.

    • You are asking for trouble.
      Belayı davet ediyorsun.
    • Leaving your car unlocked is just asking for trouble.
      Arabanı kilitlemeden bırakmak resmen belayı davet etmek.
  3. 3
    (birini) sormak, (biriyle) görüşmek istemek

    To say that you want to see or speak to someone.

    • There's a man at the door asking for you.
      Kapıda seni soran bir adam var.
    • When you arrive at the hotel, ask for Mr Brown.
      Otele varınca Bay Brown'u sorun.

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