Pitch for Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɪtʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PITCH-for, PITCH-fer, PITCH-fur
pˈɪtʃ/ /fˈɔː
PITCH-for
Definition
To make a suggestion or present an idea, product, or plan to someone, usually in hopes of getting approval or support.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in business and marketing. Common collocations: 'pitch for funding', 'pitch for a job', 'pitch for new clients'. It means making a persuasive case, usually formally. Do not confuse with 'pitch' (the noun) for sports or music.
Spanish: proponer - hacer una propuesta - presentar una ideaPortuguese (BR): apresentar (uma proposta) - sugerir - fazer uma apresentaçãoPortuguese (PT): apresentar (uma proposta) - sugerir - fazer uma apresentaçãoChinese (Simplified): 推销 - 推荐 - 提出建议Chinese (Traditional): 推銷 - 推薦 - 提出建議Hindi: प्रस्ताव देना - सुझाव देनाArabic: عرض فكرة - تقديم اقتراحBengali: প্রস্তাব দেওয়া - অনুরোধ করাRussian: предлагать - презентовать (идею)Japanese: 提案する - プレゼンするVietnamese: đề xuất - thuyết trình (ý tưởng, dự án)Korean: 제안하다 - 제시하다Turkish: öneri sunmak - teklif etmekUrdu: تجویز پیش کرنا - پیشکش کرناIndonesian: mengajukan - mempresentasikan (ide/produk/rencana)
Example Sentences
I will pitch for the new project at the meeting.
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She is going to pitch for more funding.
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Teams will pitch for a chance to host the event.
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We need to pitch for new clients if we want the company to grow.
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He spent all night preparing to pitch for the startup prize.
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When you pitch for something, make sure your message is clear and confident.
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