How to Pronounce "vote down"
expression
ˈvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
VOHT-down
vˈəʊt/ /dˈaʊn
VOHT-down
Definition
To reject or refuse a proposal, law, or idea by voting against it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvoʊt/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
vˈəʊt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOHT-down
UK
VOHT-down
Listen in Context
The council voted down the new traffic law.
They tried to pass the bill, but it was voted down.
The proposal was quickly voted down at the meeting.
The committee completely voted down her idea before she could explain it.