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invitations

8 definitions • 14 examples
1
the act of inviting someone to go to an event:

Examples:

Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party.
I'm happy to accept your invitation.
The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come).
2
an action that causes or encourages something to happen:

Examples:

Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars.
3
an occasion when someone is formally asked to do something:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] This is a once in a lifetime invitation to invest in your dream home in the sun.
4
a piece of paper or card that invites someone to an event:

Examples:

I need to order the wedding invitations.
5
a written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something, or the act of inviting someone:

Examples:

We received their wedding invitation today.
6
something that could cause something else to happen or that could cause someone to do something:

Examples:

Leaving your house unlocked is an open invitation to burglars (= encourages them).
7
if someone receives an invitation, they are asked to go somewhere or do something:

Examples:

an invitation to sth I received an invitation to dinner at a colleague's house.
an invitation to do sth He accepted the invitation to attend the seminar.
decline/turn down/reject an invitation
8
a formal request to do something, for example, have an interview for a job:

Examples:

an invitation to do sth He rarely turns down an invitation to speak at a conference.

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