desk officer
- n a military officer who is not assigned to active duty
demand-pull inflation
- n inflation caused by an increase in demand or in the supply of money
demand
- n an urgent or peremptory request
his demands for attention were unceasing - n the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
the demand exceeded the supply - n required activity
there were many demands on his time - n the act of demanding
the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money - n a condition requiring relief
there is a demand for jobs - v request urgently and forcefully
The victim's family is demanding compensation
The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
She demanded to see the manager - v require as useful, just, or proper
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice - v claim as due or just
The bank demanded payment of the loan - v lay legal claim to
- v summon to court
- v ask to be informed of
I demand an explanation