vote · n
vote (DECIDE)
B2 a way of making a decision by asking a group of people to vote
Dictionary examples:
We called a meeting in order to take a vote on the issue. (32.0)
the vote
C1 when someone is officially allowed to vote
Dictionary examples:
In some countries women still don't have the vote. (23.0)
vote (SHOW CHOICE)
B1 when someone shows their choice or opinion in an election or meeting by doing something such as writing a mark on an official piece of paper, using a special machine to record their choice, or putting their hand up
Dictionary examples:
The votes for 'Nap Time' in our office were surprisingly high. (0.0)
The votes for 'No Homework Ever' were ignored by our strict teacher. (0.0)
The class president won by one vote: his own. (0.0)
He lost the election by twenty votes. (25.0)
The motion was approved, with 25 votes in favor and 7 against. (53.8)
She cast her vote for the Democratic Party candidate. (68.0)
cast a/your vote
C2 to vote
Dictionary examples:
More than 30,000 citizens cast their votes in the last city election. (48.6)