took the floor (Meaning)
took 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 took the floor
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took the floor Sentence Examples
- The CEO took the floor at the annual shareholders' meeting to present the company's financial performance.
- The president took the floor and addressed the nation on the recent economic crisis.
- The professor took the floor and began lecturing on the history of quantum physics.
- The delegate took the floor and spoke passionately about the need for immediate action on climate change.
- The lawyer took the floor and delivered a powerful closing argument in the trial.
- The candidate took the floor and outlined her platform and vision for the country.
- The guest speaker took the floor and shared their inspiring personal journey.
- The debate moderator took the floor and introduced the participants and the topic of discussion.
- The town hall host took the floor and invited members of the community to share their concerns and ask questions.
- The club president took the floor and called the meeting to order.
FAQs About the word took 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
lectured,spoke, talked, held forth, harangued, discoursed, descanted, declaimed,expatiated, orated
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The CEO took the floor at the annual shareholders' meeting to present the company's financial performance.
The president took the floor and addressed the nation on the recent economic crisis.
The professor took the floor and began lecturing on the history of quantum physics.
The delegate took the floor and spoke passionately about the need for immediate action on climate change.
