the usu formal act or process of expressing one's opinion or will in response to a proposed decision, e.g. by raising a hand or marking a special card or paper, esp one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for election

an individual person's or group's response in such a process

no votes against the proposal

a means or method of voting

an expression of opinion or preference forming part of a wider set of opinions

the total number of expressions of opinion made known at a single time, e.g. at an election

the collective opinion or verdict of a body of people expressed by voting

a proposition to be voted on, esp a legislative money item

a sum of money voted for a special use

(often + for/against) to express one's views by means of a vote, e.g. by raising one's hand or marking a special card or paper

I never vote for anyone. I always vote against — W C Fields

(often + for) to give one's support to a political party, candidate, etc in an election

to bring about a result regarding (somebody) by voting

The party was voted out of office

to authorize or award (a result or benefit) by vote