Get/be given/have the floor
phrase
To have the right or permission to speak in a meeting, discussion, etc.
The moderator indicated that I had the floor, so I started my presentation.
Often appears as...
- speak your mind
- voice your opinion
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be the current speaker in a debate or discussion, especially in a legislative assembly.
When the senator was given the floor, she expressed her concerns about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- address the assembly
- make a speech
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic,Technical
phrase
To have the right or permission to speak in a meeting, discussion, etc.
The moderator indicated that I had the floor, so I started my presentation.
Often appears as...
- speak your mind
- voice your opinion
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To be the current speaker in a debate or discussion, especially in a legislative assembly.
When the senator was given the floor, she expressed her concerns about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- address the assembly
- make a speech
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic,Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Etiquette
Used to indicate when one has permission to contribute to a meeting; respect others' speaking turns.
After patiently waiting, Jenny was given the floor and shared her insights.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaker's Privilege
When you have the floor, it's your exclusive time to talk without interruptions.
John had the floor and outlined the new strategy undisturbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Respect
Offering someone the floor shows respect for their opinion in a group setting.
The team leader gave the floor to the new intern to hear her ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Etiquette
Used to indicate when one has permission to contribute to a meeting; respect others' speaking turns.
After patiently waiting, Jenny was given the floor and shared her insights.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaker's Privilege
When you have the floor, it's your exclusive time to talk without interruptions.
John had the floor and outlined the new strategy undisturbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Respect
Offering someone the floor shows respect for their opinion in a group setting.
The team leader gave the floor to the new intern to hear her ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Meeting Etiquette
Used to indicate when one has permission to contribute to a meeting; respect others' speaking turns.
After patiently waiting, Jenny was given the floor and shared her insights.
Pro Tip 2/3Speaker's Privilege
When you have the floor, it's your exclusive time to talk without interruptions.
John had the floor and outlined the new strategy undisturbed.
Pro Tip 3/3Expression of Respect
Offering someone the floor shows respect for their opinion in a group setting.
The team leader gave the floor to the new intern to hear her ideas.
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