Have the floor Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
HAV thuh FLOR
hav/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
HAV thuh FLOR
Definición
To be the person who is allowed to speak in a meeting or formal setting while others listen.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used in formal meetings, debates, or legislative contexts. To 'have the floor' means one has permission to speak; others should not interrupt. You might 'give the floor' to someone else. Not used in casual conversation.
Spanish: tener la palabraPortuguese (BR): ter a palavraPortuguese (PT): ter a palavraChinese (Simplified): 发言权Chinese (Traditional): 發言權Hindi: बोलने का अधिकारArabic: يملك الكلمةBengali: মন্তব্য করার অধিকার থাকা - কথা বলার অনুমতি থাকাRussian: получить слово - иметь словоJapanese: 発言権を持つVietnamese: có quyền phát biểuKorean: 발언권을 갖다Turkish: söz hakkına sahip olmakUrdu: بات کرنے کا حق حاصل ہوناIndonesian: memiliki giliran berbicara
Oraciones de Ejemplo
You may have the floor now to present your ideas.
basic
The chairman said, 'Ms. Lee, you have the floor.'
basic
After the report, only board members have the floor.
basic
Sorry to interrupt. Do I have the floor or should I wait?
natural
When you have the floor, please keep your comments brief.
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Let's allow the speaker to have the floor before we ask questions.
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