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vote
[voht]
noun
a formal expression of opinion or choice made by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election.
the means by which such expression is made, as a ballot, ticket, or show of hands.
the right to such expression.
The 19th Amendment gave women the vote.
the total number of votes cast.
The heavy vote was a result of a new law that allows mailed-in ballots to be scanned days in advance of the close of voting.
the decision reached by voting, as by a majority of ballots cast.
The vote was in favor of the resolution.
a particular group of voters, or their collective expression of will as inferred from their votes.
Two large unions endorsed the candidate on Monday, as he continues to court the labor vote.
an informal expression of approval, agreement, or judgment.
My vote is for pepperoniāanchovies on pizza are gross!
verb (used without object)
to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot: Donāt blame me if this film gives you nightmaresāI voted for the romcom.
Only three Republicans broke with their party to vote against the measure.
Donāt blame me if this film gives you nightmaresāI voted for the romcom.
verb (used with object)
to enact, establish, or determine by vote.
Threats were made against members of Congress who voted the bill into law.
to support by one's vote.
When Susan B. Anthony defied the law and voted in 1872, she proudly voted the Republican ticket.
to advocate by or as if by one's vote: I vote we go to Disney World.
The committee voted that the report be accepted.
I vote we go to Disney World.
to declare or decide by general consent.
They voted the trip a success.
to encourage or cause to vote, especially in a particular way.
vote
/ ±¹ÉŹ³Ł /
noun
an indication of choice, opinion, or will on a question, such as the choosing of a candidate, by or as if by some recognized means, such as a ballot
10 votes for Jones
the opinion of a group of persons as determined by voting
it was put to the vote
do not take a vote
it came to a vote
a body of votes or voters collectively
the Jewish vote
the total number of votes cast
the vote decreased at the last election
the ticket, ballot, etc, by which a vote is expressed
the right to vote; franchise; suffrage
a person regarded as the embodiment of this right
a means of voting, such as a ballot
a grant or other proposition to be voted upon
verb
(when tr, takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to express or signify (one's preference, opinion, or will) (for or against some question, etc)
to vote by ballot
we voted that it was time to adjourn
vote for me!
(intr) to declare oneself as being (something or in favour of something) by exercising one's vote
to vote socialist
(tr; foll by into or out of, etc) to appoint or elect (a person to or from a particular post)
they voted him into the presidency
he was voted out of office
(tr) to determine the condition of in a specified way by voting
the court voted itself out of existence
(tr) to authorize, confer, or allow by voting
vote us a rise
informalĢż(tr) to declare by common opinion
the party was voted a failure
(tr) to influence or control the voting of
do not try to vote us!
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- prevote noun
- revote noun
- unvoted adjective
- unvoting adjective
- Ė±¹“Ē³Ł²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
- Ė±¹“Ē³Ł±š±ō±š²õ²õ adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of vote1
Example Sentences
But more than 100 Labour MPs have expressed concerns about the proposals, which will be voted on for the first time in around a fortnight.
And yet with two of the most consequential and controversial political debates of the year - both being voted on this week - MPs have been told they can do exactly what they want.
You later voted against the GOP measure that would have effectively banned trans participation in sports, which you know didn't draw nearly as much attention as your previous statement.
Sir Keir Starmer has criticised Labour MPs who are threatening to vote against the government's welfare bill, insisting "we have got to get the reforms through".
The justices voted 6 to 3 that a Tennessee law limiting access to treatments such as puberty blockers for under-18s was not discrimination.
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