Take The Floor (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stand up to dance.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- As the DJ started playing her favorite song, Sarah couldn't resist and decided to take the floor to show off her salsa moves.
- The crowd cheered as the professional couple took the floor to start the rumba competition.
- At the wedding reception, the bride and groom took the floor for their first dance as husband and wife.
- It was a night to remember as the local dance troupe took the floor to perform a stunning routine to a classic jazz piece.
- As the lights dimmed and the music began, all the participants took the floor to showcase their best dance moves in the talent show.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Rise in order to make a speech or motion.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- As the main opponent of the new policy, Senator Johnson stood up to take the floor and express her concerns.
- The young delegate was given the opportunity to take the floor and address the assembly on the matter.
- When the chairman yielded to her, Ms. Thompson rose from her seat to take the floor and object to the resolution.
- In an impromptu move, Representative Lee jumped up to take the floor and correct an error he felt the speaker had made.
- Dr. Patel was invited to take the floor and deliver the keynote speech at the annual medical conference.