Definitie

"To vote against" means to express disapproval or opposition to a proposal, candidate, or motion by casting a negative vote during a decision-making process. For example, they vote against proposal means they reject or do not support the proposal in a formal vote.

Vertalingen

Etymologie

The phrase "to vote against" combines the verb "vote," which comes from the Latin word 'votum' meaning a vow or wish, with the preposition "against," originating from Old English 'onġēan,' meaning opposite or in opposition. Together, they clearly convey the action of opposing something by voting. Did you know that voting as a concept dates back to ancient Rome, where citizens would cast their wishes on wax tablets?

Maak een gratis account aan

Gerelateerde woorden

• to cancel an arrangement
• to call on
• to concentrate on
• to support a campaign
• to delay
• to lose an argument

Virtuele tolk Spaans - Nederlands

Ben je op zoek naar een virtuele tolk Spaans - Nederlands?

Tom van Leeuwen. 30 jaar ervaring!