Vote in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈvoʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

VOHT-in

UK

vˈəʊt/ /ˈɪn

VOHT-in

Definition

To choose someone for a position or office by voting, especially in an official election.

Usage & Nuances

'Vote in' is a phrasal verb usually used in passive contexts ('was voted in'). Often about elections for leaders, boards, or groups. Not used for laws or policies—use 'vote for' in those cases.

• Spanish: elegir - votar a favor de (en elecciones)
• Portuguese (BR): eleger - votar para (em eleições)
• Portuguese (PT): eleger - votar para (em eleições)
• Chinese (Simplified): 选举...进入（职位）
• Chinese (Traditional): 選舉...進入（職位）
• Hindi: चुनकर लाना
• Arabic: ينتخب
• Bengali: ভোট দিয়ে নির্বাচিত করা
• Russian: избирать - выбирать на должность
• Japanese: 選出する
• Vietnamese: bầu vào - bầu chọn
• Korean: 선출하다 - 뽑다
• Turkish: oyla seçmek - oyla göreve getirmek
• Urdu: ووٹ دے کر منتخب کرنا
• Indonesian: memilih - memilih menjadi

Example Sentences

They voted in a new president last year.

basic

The members voted in their favorite candidate.

basic

She was voted in as the new team leader.

basic

After a long debate, the board finally voted in a new chairperson.

natural

He never expected to be voted in so young.

natural

The mayor was voted in by a small margin this time.

natural