How to use "please advise your availability"

What Does "please advise your availability" Mean?

The collocation "please advise your availability" means to politely request someone to inform you of the times or dates when they are free or able to do something. It's a formal way of asking about someone's schedule.
The meaning is compositional. "Advise" means to inform or notify, and "availability" refers to the state of being free or accessible.
Register: formal

How to Use It

Grammatical pattern: verb + noun
Typical objects: "your availability" is the direct object. It's often followed by further details about the context, such as "for a meeting" or "to complete this task."
The components cannot be separated.
What sounds unnatural: Using informal verbs like "tell" or "let me know" in place of "advise" would make the phrase less formal. Incorrect prepositions or misusing the noun "availability" are also errors.

Real-World Examples

These examples are sourced from please advise your availability on Ludwig.guru.

"If ok, please advise your measurement." — Vice

"Please advise." — The New York Times

"Please advise if that's true"." — The New Yorker

"Please advise her to generate non-teaching goals." — The New Yorker

"Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above." — Unicef

Examples sourced from https://ludwig.guru/s/please+advise+your+availability

Similar Phrases and Alternatives

Phrase	Context
let me know your availability	More informal; suitable for casual communication.
inform me of your availability	Slightly less formal than "please advise," but still appropriate for professional communication.
tell me when you are free	Direct and informal; best for close colleagues or friends.
what is your availability	A direct question; neutral to slightly formal depending on context.
could you let me know when you're available	A polite and relatively neutral request.
share your availability	Modern, but less formal and best suited for digital tools and platforms.
provide your availability	Slightly more formal than "share," but less so than "advise."

Common Mistakes

Using a less formal verb like "tell" instead of "advise" reduces the formality of the request.
Using incorrect prepositions (e.g., "advise of your availability" is less common than "advise your availability").
Learners often use less formal or more direct language (e.g., 'tell me when you are free') instead of this slightly more formal and polite phrasing, especially in professional contexts.

Quick-Reference Summary

Expression	Meaning	Grammatical Pattern	Register
please advise your availability	Kindly request information about someone's free time or schedule	verb + noun	formal

FAQs

Can the words in "please advise your availability" be separated?

No, the phrase "please advise your availability" should be used as a complete unit. While "please" can be omitted, separating "advise" and "your availability" with other lengthy clauses would make the sentence awkward and unnatural.

How is "please advise your availability" different from "let me know when you are free"?

"Please advise your availability" is more formal and suitable for professional settings, while "let me know when you are free" is more casual and appropriate for friends or close colleagues. The choice depends on the context and your relationship with the person you're addressing.

Is it impolite to use "tell me when you're free" instead of "please advise your availability"?

While not necessarily impolite, using "tell me when you're free" in a formal context can sound too direct or informal. "Please advise your availability" maintains a level of politeness and professionalism that is often expected in business or academic communication.

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