1. To make a formal or earnest request for something
The charity solicited donations from local businesses.
A instituição de caridade solicitou doações de empresas locais.
3. To approach someone to ask for something, especially money or sexual favors (often in a legal sense)
The officer arrested him for soliciting on the street.
O policial o prendeu por solicitar favores na rua.
4. To try to obtain a business deal or contract
The company is soliciting bids for the construction project.
A empresa está solicitando propostas para o projeto de construção.