Go to the polls Meaning in English
expression
GOH tuh thuh POHLZ
goh tuh thuh POHLZ
Definition
To go and vote in an election, usually by traveling to a polling station.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, mainly in news and political discussions. Refers to the act of voting itself, not just being present. Commonly used for national or major elections only.
Spanish: ir a las urnas - votar (formal)Portuguese (BR): ir às urnasPortuguese (PT): ir às urnasChinese (Simplified): 前往投票站 - 参加投票Chinese (Traditional): 前往投票站 - 參加投票Hindi: मतदान के लिए जानाArabic: الذهاب إلى صناديق الاقتراعBengali: ভোট দিতে যাওয়াRussian: пойти на выборы - отправиться на выборыJapanese: 投票に行くVietnamese: đi bỏ phiếuKorean: 투표하러 가다Turkish: sandık başına gitmek - oy kullanmaya gitmekUrdu: ووٹ ڈالنے جاناIndonesian: pergi ke TPS (Tempat Pemungutan Suara) - pergi memilih
Example Sentences
Many citizens will go to the polls tomorrow to choose their new leader.
basic
People over 18 can go to the polls in most countries.
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Tomorrow, millions are expected to go to the polls.
basic
If you care about the future, make sure you go to the polls and let your voice be heard.
natural
It's not enough to complain — you have to go to the polls to make a difference.
natural
Every five years, we go to the polls to choose our representatives.
natural