Showing results for get the floor. Search instead for Gat+the+floor.

get the floor

VERB

enact

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplish appoint decree determine establish execute formulate institute pass ratify

STRONG

command constitute dictate effect effectuate fix make ordain order proclaim railroad sanction set steamroll transact

WEAK

bring about carry through jam through make into law make laws put in force put through railroad through vote favorably vote in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deny fail miss refuse veto

STRONG

destroy disallow discourage disorganize dissuade forget halt ignore neglect prevent

WEAK

hinder repeal stop

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

By working in sections, you can get the floor dry as quickly as possible.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

“We have to get some of these tech bills to the floor so we can get the floor time to actually pass them,” Ms. Klobuchar said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 15, 2021

"I've got to get the floor manager to hold me because I'm so terrified, in high heels, of slipping. I think the French presenter always wore flat shoes."

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2017

President Vladimir Putin is never embarrassed by a sharp question — if you can get the floor to ask it.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2017

I wanted to get the floor to reply to him, and I did get the floor afterward.

From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.

get the floor

Example Sentences

Related Words