demand
di mand
- 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
- The recession may have slashed demand while supplies have swelled, but oil is being hoarded as producers and investors await an economic recovery.
- The hybrid market is booming, but manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand and the need for the special electric batteries.
- If its oil demand keeps growing at an average rate of 7% a year, as it has since 1990, the country in less than 20 years will be consuming 21 million barrels a daymatching the .