Phrase guide

vote in

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To collectively approve a nominee for an office or position as a result of voting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • Can only members vote in other members?
  • Why vote a man in who has never kept his promises?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

elect in a voting process

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • They voted in Clinton

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: choose, take, select, pick out

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: instem — to collectively approve a nominee
  • Finnish: valita — to collectively approve a nominee