Vote in Meaning in English
expression
ˈvoʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
VOHT-in
vˈəʊt/ /ˈɪn
VOHT-in
Definition
To choose someone for a position or office by voting, especially in an official election.
Usage & Nuances
'Vote in' is a phrasal verb usually used in passive contexts ('was voted in'). Often about elections for leaders, boards, or groups. Not used for laws or policies—use 'vote for' in those cases.
Spanish: elegir - votar a favor de (en elecciones)Portuguese (BR): eleger - votar para (em eleições)Portuguese (PT): eleger - votar para (em eleições)Chinese (Simplified): 选举...进入（职位）Chinese (Traditional): 選舉...進入（職位）Hindi: चुनकर लानाArabic: ينتخبBengali: ভোট দিয়ে নির্বাচিত করাRussian: избирать - выбирать на должностьJapanese: 選出するVietnamese: bầu vào - bầu chọnKorean: 선출하다 - 뽑다Turkish: oyla seçmek - oyla göreve getirmekUrdu: ووٹ دے کر منتخب کرناIndonesian: memilih - memilih menjadi
Example Sentences
They voted in a new president last year.
basic
The members voted in their favorite candidate.
basic
She was voted in as the new team leader.
basic
After a long debate, the board finally voted in a new chairperson.
natural
He never expected to be voted in so young.
natural
The mayor was voted in by a small margin this time.
natural