Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with ballot in American Collocation
ballot
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈbælət/
types of ballot
compulsory
national
postal
presidential
secret
The whole school takes part in a secret ballot to elect one boy and one girl.
first, second etc.
final
first
second
Clarke finishes last, and will not go forward to Thursday’s second ballot.
organize a ballot
conduct
hold
organize
run
The union has announced that it will conduct a ballot on strike action.
demand a ballot
ask for
call for
demand
force
The union’s conference called for a strike ballot on pay.
action
recognition
strike
Over 20,000 workers are considering a ballot for industrial action.