taking the floor (Meaning)
taking the floor
to rise (as in a meeting or a legislative assembly) to begin speaking to a group, to go out onto a dance floor to begin dancing, to go out onto a basketball court to begin playing
Synonyms & Antonyms of taking the floor
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taking the floor Sentence Examples
- The chairman announced that the next speaker would be taking the floor.
- Sarah hesitated before taking the floor to address the committee.
- After much anticipation, the CEO took the floor to unveil the new product line.
- The opposition leader interrupted the proceedings by taking the floor without permission.
- The floor was open for discussion, and several participants eagerly took the opportunity to speak.
- In a passionate speech, the activist took the floor to denounce a recent injustice.
- The witness nervously took the floor to testify in court.
- The student took the floor to deliver a presentation on their research.
- The politician waited patiently for his turn to take the floor and present his proposal.
- The conference facilitator invited the guest speaker to take the floor and share their insights.
FAQs About the word taking the floor
to rise (as in a meeting or a legislative assembly) to begin speaking to a group, to go out onto a dance floor to begin dancing, to go out onto a basketball cou
lecturing, talking,speaking, holding forth,expatiating, orating, discoursing, haranguing, disserting, pontificating
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The chairman announced that the next speaker would be taking the floor.
Sarah hesitated before taking the floor to address the committee.
After much anticipation, the CEO took the floor to unveil the new product line.
The opposition leader interrupted the proceedings by taking the floor without permission.
