vote in
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Definition
Phrasal Verb: - To elect someone to a position or office through a formal voting process. It emphasizes the collective action of a group using votes to place someone into a role.
Usage and Examples
This phrasal verb is transitive and requires a direct object (the person or group being elected). It is often used in passive constructions.
- Active Voice:
- Passive Voice:
- Example with Context:
Advanced Usage
- "Vote someone in": The standard structure, where "someone" is the object.
- The committee voted her in as chairperson unanimously.
- The phrasal verb can sometimes be separated, with the object placed between "vote" and "in."
- They voted the incumbent in for a second term.
Variants and Related Words
- Elect (verb): A more formal synonym for choosing someone by vote. ()
- Return (verb): In political contexts, to re-elect someone to office. ()
- Vote into (phrasal verb): Often used interchangeably with "vote in," especially when specifying the institution. ()
Synonyms
- Elect
- Choose by ballot
- Return to office (for re-election)
Antonyms
- Vote out: To remove someone from office by voting. ()
- Defeat
- Oust
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Vote down: To reject a proposal or motion by voting. ()
- Vote through: To approve or pass a measure by voting. ()
Verb
- elect in a voting process
- They voted in Clinton