C1 verb رسمي

ballot

/ˈbælət/

To decide a matter or elect a representative by casting secret votes, or to conduct a formal survey among a specific group—often union members—to determine a course of action. It implies a structured, often legal or official, process of gathering collective opinions.

أمثلة

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1

The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.

The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.

2

The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.

The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.

3

We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.

We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ballot
Verb
ballot
صفة
balloted
مرتبط
balloting
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نصيحة للحفظ

The word comes from the Italian 'ballotta', meaning a 'little ball'. Imagine people in ancient times dropping small colored balls into a box to make a secret choice.

اختبار سريع

The workers were _______ on whether they should accept the new three-year contract offered by the management.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: balloted

أمثلة

1

The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.

everyday

The local sports club decided to ballot its members to see if they wanted to renovate the clubhouse.

2

The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.

formal

The board of directors will ballot the shareholders regarding the proposed acquisition of the rival firm.

3

We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.

informal

We should just ballot the group to figure out which movie to watch tonight.

4

Researchers balloted a representative sample of the population to gauge public sentiment on the environmental policy.

academic

Researchers balloted a representative sample of the population to gauge public sentiment on the environmental policy.

5

The trade union is required by law to ballot its members before calling for a nationwide strike.

business

The trade union is required by law to ballot its members before calling for a nationwide strike.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
ballot
Verb
ballot
صفة
balloted
مرتبط
balloting

تلازمات شائعة

ballot the membership to poll the members of a group
ballot for a leader to vote for a leader
decide to ballot to make a choice to hold a vote
ballot on a proposal to vote on a specific plan or suggestion
secretly ballot to conduct a vote in private

العبارات الشائعة

to be balloted

to be the subject of a vote

ballot rigging

illegal interference with the process of a vote

cast a ballot

to drop a physical or digital vote into the system

يُخلط عادةً مع

ballot vs billet

A billet refers to a place where soldiers are lodged, whereas a ballot refers to a voting process.

ballot vs ballet

Ballet is a type of artistic dance, pronounced differently with the stress on the second syllable.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In British English, 'ballot' is very frequently used as a verb in the context of trade unions. In American English, 'vote' or 'poll' is more common as a verb, though 'ballot' is still understood and used in formal contexts.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'ballot' only as a noun. Remember that as a verb, it is transitive when you are polling a group (e.g., 'ballot the workers') but requires a preposition when voting for a person or on an issue (e.g., 'ballot for a candidate').

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نصيحة للحفظ

The word comes from the Italian 'ballotta', meaning a 'little ball'. Imagine people in ancient times dropping small colored balls into a box to make a secret choice.

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أصل الكلمة

Originates from the Italian word 'ballotta' (little ball), referring to the small balls used to cast secret votes in Venice.

أنماط نحوية

Regular verb: balloted (past), balloting (present participle). Transitive use: [Subject] ballots [Group]. Intransitive use: [Subject] ballots for/on [Object].
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السياق الثقافي

The concept of balloting is central to the democratic identity of many nations, particularly regarding 'secret ballots' which ensure voters are free from intimidation.

اختبار سريع

The workers were _______ on whether they should accept the new three-year contract offered by the management.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: balloted

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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