pro·pos·al 
/prəˈpoʊzəl/ noun
plural pro·pos·als /prəˈpoʊzəl/ noun 1 [count] : something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
▪ Everyone thought the proposal made sense. ▪ They rejected/accepted/considered/approved my proposal. ▪ The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant. ▪ They put forth a proposal to sell the company. ▪ a business proposal 2 [noncount] : the act of presenting a plan, suggestion, etc., to a person or group of people
▪ These problems have led to the proposal of a new law. 3 [count] : the act of asking someone to marry you
▪ She accepted his proposal (of marriage). ▪ a marriage proposal
▪ Everyone thought the proposal made sense. ▪ They rejected/accepted/considered/approved my proposal. ▪ The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant. ▪ They put forth a proposal to sell the company. ▪ a business proposal
▪ These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
▪ She accepted his proposal (of marriage). ▪ a marriage proposal
