1. A request made in an indirect, subtle, or roundabout manner rather than explicitly or directly stating what is wanted
Instead of asking directly for a raise, he made an oblique request by mentioning how much his colleagues earned.
Em vez de pedir um aumento diretamente, ele fez um pedido indireto mencionando quanto seus colegas ganhavam.
2. A request that is implied or suggested rather than openly stated
Her comment about being tired was an oblique request for help with the project.
Seu comentário sobre estar cansada era um pedido indireto de ajuda com o projeto.