B1nounbusinesswork
US/prəˈpoʊ.zəl/
UK/prəˈpəʊ.zəl/
a plan or idea that you suggest formally; also asking someone to marry you
In context
The team leader rejected my proposal to work from home on Fridays.
Under the new proposal, motorbikes would be banned from the city center.
He made his proposal on the beach, and she said yes immediately.
Words that go with proposal
verb + noun
- reject a proposalThe council voted to reject a proposal for a new casino.
- accept a proposalThe board decided to accept a proposal from a Japanese company.
- submit a proposalStudents must submit a proposal before starting their thesis.
noun + preposition
- proposal forWe've received a proposal for a new bus route.
noun + noun
- marriage proposalThe video of his marriage proposal went viral.
- research proposalHer research proposal was approved by the university.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have a proposal to you.Correct: I have a proposal for you.