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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

  • Get Up
  • Rise
  • Stand Up
  • Uprise

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.
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