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
  1. elect in a voting process
    • They voted in Clinton

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