Vote against Meaning in English
expression
ˈvoʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
VOHT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
vˈəʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
VOHT uh-GENST
Definition
To formally show disagreement with a proposal, person, or idea by choosing the 'no' option in a vote.
Usage & Nuances
Used in meetings, politics, and organizations when a decision is made by voting. Collocates with 'proposal,' 'bill,' 'measure,' or people's names. More formal than 'say no,' and refers to an official voting process.
Spanish: votar en contraPortuguese (BR): votar contraPortuguese (PT): votar contraChinese (Simplified): 投反对票Chinese (Traditional): 投反對票Hindi: विरोध में वोट देनाArabic: يصوِّت ضدBengali: বিরোধী ভোট দেওয়া - বিপক্ষে ভোট দেওয়াRussian: проголосовать противJapanese: 反対票を投じるVietnamese: bỏ phiếu chốngKorean: 반대 표를 던지다Turkish: aleyhte oy kullanmakUrdu: خلاف ووٹ دیناIndonesian: memilih menentang
Example Sentences
Many people vote against the new law.
basic
Did you vote against his idea?
basic
I want to vote against this proposal.
basic
The council decided to vote against increasing taxes.
natural
I can't believe she would vote against her own team's project!
natural
If you don't agree, just vote against it during the meeting.
natural