poll
Third Person
polls
Present Participle
polling
Past Tense
polled
Past Participle
polled
1
to ask people specific questions to gather their opinions or preferences on a particular subject
transitive
- The political candidate decided to poll potential voters to understand their concerns.
- The company conducted a survey to poll employees about their satisfaction with workplace conditions.
- Researchers often poll a diverse group of individuals to collect data for their studies.
- Before launching the new product, the marketing team decided to poll potential customers for feedback.
- Over the years, the company has polled customers to improve its services.
Synonyms:
2
to trim the upper part of a tree or plant, usually to promote new growth
transitive
- The gardener polled the old oak tree to encourage thicker branches.
- Farmers often poll their willow trees to harvest the shoots for weaving.
- She polled the rose bush in early spring to help it bloom more fully.
- The landscapers polled several trees along the road for safety reasons.
- He learned how to poll fruit trees to improve their yield.
Synonyms:
3
to participate in an election or decision-making process by casting a vote
- She polled early in the morning to avoid the long lines later.
- Many citizens polled despite the rainy weather on election day.
- He polled for the first time after turning eighteen last month.
- The organization encouraged people to poll and make their voices heard.
- They polled at the community center, where the local election was held.
4
to receive a specific number of votes in an election or decision-making process
transitive
- The candidate polled 10,000 votes in the local election.
- He was thrilled to learn he had polled the highest number of votes in his district.
- Despite their efforts, they only polled a fraction of the required votes.
- The party leader polled enough votes to secure a majority in parliament.
- The mayoral candidate polled more votes than all her opponents combined.