Vote through
verb
To approve or support something like a law or resolution etc. by voting.
The Parliament voted through the new tax law.

Often appears as...
- vote through a law
- vote through a bill
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Political
verb
To succeed in winning or achieving something by having more votes than others.
The contestant was voted through to the next round.

Often appears as...
- vote through to the next round
- vote through to the finals
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Sport Competition
verb
To approve or support something like a law or resolution etc. by voting.
The Parliament voted through the new tax law.

Often appears as...
- vote through a law
- vote through a bill
Usage tips
Political
verb
To succeed in winning or achieving something by having more votes than others.
The contestant was voted through to the next round.

Often appears as...
- vote through to the next round
- vote through to the finals
Usage tips
Sport Competition
Definition 1 of 2

Legislative Process
Often used to describe the final approval in a legislative process, after debates and amendments.

After long discussions, the health care reform was finally voted through.
Collective Action
Implies a group decision rather than an individual's choice, showing unity or majority.

The committee voted through the motion with a large majority.
Decision Finality
Used to signify that a decision has been officially made and is unlikely to be overturned.

Once the budget was voted through, the funding was secured.
Legislative Process
Often used to describe the final approval in a legislative process, after debates and amendments.

After long discussions, the health care reform was finally voted through.
Collective Action
Implies a group decision rather than an individual's choice, showing unity or majority.

The committee voted through the motion with a large majority.
Decision Finality
Used to signify that a decision has been officially made and is unlikely to be overturned.

Once the budget was voted through, the funding was secured.
Legislative Process
Often used to describe the final approval in a legislative process, after debates and amendments.

After long discussions, the health care reform was finally voted through.
Collective Action
Implies a group decision rather than an individual's choice, showing unity or majority.

The committee voted through the motion with a large majority.
Decision Finality
Used to signify that a decision has been officially made and is unlikely to be overturned.

Once the budget was voted through, the funding was secured.
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