Take the floor Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
TAYK thuh FLOR
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
TAYK thuh FLAW
Definition
To begin speaking in front of a group, usually in a meeting or formal setting.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or semi-formal situations like meetings, conferences, or debates. Often said by a moderator before someone speaks. Not used for casual conversations. Common collocation: 'May I take the floor?'.
Spanish: tomar la palabraPortuguese (BR): tomar a palavraPortuguese (PT): tomar a palavraChinese (Simplified): 发言Chinese (Traditional): 發言Hindi: मंच संभालना - बोलना शुरू करनाArabic: يأخذ الكلمةBengali: মঞ্চে উঠা - বক্তব্য শুরু করাRussian: взять слово - выступитьJapanese: 発言する - 発言の機会を得るVietnamese: phát biểu - lên tiếngKorean: 발언하다 - 발언권을 받다Turkish: söz almak - konuşmaya başlamakUrdu: بات کرنے کا حق لینا - گفتگو شروع کرناIndonesian: mengambil giliran bicara - memulai berbicara di depan umum
Example Sentences
Please let Mr. Lee take the floor next.
basic
She was nervous to take the floor at the meeting.
basic
After the break, you can take the floor.
basic
Would anyone like to take the floor and share their thoughts?
natural
Sarah raised her hand to take the floor during the discussion.
natural
Before you take the floor, make sure your notes are ready.
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