American English
/voʊt̚/
One syllable.
To choose a person or political party in an election.
Practice out loudTo choose a person or political party in an election.
Many young adults vote by mail.
I voted for the independent candidate.
For a person or party, use vote for. For a question or proposal, use vote on.
vote for a candidate · vote in an election · vote by mail
[a voter] votes for [a candidate or party]
[people] vote in [an election]
To make a formal choice about a question or proposal.
The committee voted on the new rule.
The board voted to approve the plan.
vote on a proposal · vote to approve a plan · vote against a bill
[a group] votes on [a question or proposal]
[members] vote to [approve or reject something]
A choice made by marking a ballot, raising a hand, or using another official method.
She cast her vote before work.
The proposal got my vote.
cast a vote · get someone's vote
[someone] casts a vote for [a candidate or option]
[a candidate] gets [someone's] vote
The result of voting, especially who or what wins.
The vote was close, but the measure passed.
The party won the popular vote.
majority vote · close vote · popular vote · vote count
[the vote] is close
[a candidate] wins the vote
to vote, especially in a formal election
You can cast your vote before Friday.
the legal right to take part in elections
The law gave women the right to vote.
a formal vote showing that people no longer support a leader or government
The minister lost a vote of no confidence.
In voting, the final e is removed: vote → voting.