The difference between Vote and Vote in

When used as verbs, vote means to cast a vote, whereas vote in means to collectively approve a nominee for an office or position as a result of voting.


Vote is also noun with the meaning: a formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.

check bellow for the other definitions of Vote and Vote in

  1. Vote as a noun:

    A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.

    Examples:

    "The city council decided the matter should go to public vote."

    "Parliament will hold a vote of confidence regarding the minister."

    "One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords."

  2. Vote as a noun:

    An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.

    Examples:

    "The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote."

  3. Vote as a noun (obsolete):

    An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

  1. Vote as a verb (intransitive, transitive):

    To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

    Examples:

    "The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank."

  1. Vote in as a verb (transitive, or, intransitive):

    To collectively approve a nominee for an office or position as a result of voting.

    Examples:

    "Can only members vote in other members?"

    "Why vote a man in who has never kept his promises?"

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