<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a formal expression of opinion or choice made by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election.</li><li>the means by which such expression is made, as a ballot, ticket, or show of hands.</li><li>the right to such expression: The 19th Amendment gave women the vote.</li><li>the total number of votes cast: The heavy vote was a result of a new law that allows mailed-in ballots to be scanned days in advance of the close of voting.</li><li>the decision reached by voting, as by a majority of ballots cast: The vote was in favor of the resolution.</li><li>a particular group of voters, or their collective expression of will as inferred from their votes: Two large unions endorsed the candidate on Monday, as he continues to court the labor vote.</li><li>an informal expression of approval, agreement, or judgment: My vote is for pepperoni—anchovies on pizza are gross!</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot: Don’t blame me if this film gives you nightmares—I voted for the romcom.</li><li>(used with object) to enact, establish, or determine by vote: Threats were made against members of Congress who voted the bill into law.</li><li>to support by one's vote: When Susan B. Anthony defied the law and voted in 1872, she proudly voted the Republican ticket.</li><li>to advocate by or as if by one's vote: I vote we go to Disney World.</li><li>to declare or decide by general consent: They voted the trip a success.</li><li>to encourage or cause to vote, especially in a particular way.</li></ul>