on-the-spot voting
nounUK /ˌɒn ðə ˈspɒt ˈvəʊtɪŋ/
US /ˌɑːn ðə ˈspɑːt ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Voting right away at the place where you are, instead of waiting to vote later.
The class held on-the-spot voting to pick a new team name before the bell rang.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick vote taken during a meeting to settle a question at once.
The club used on-the-spot voting to decide where to hold the party.
3. Voting done at an event or location without prior registration.
Fans did on-the-spot voting for their favorite song at the concert.
4. A fast decision made by raising hands or pressing a button on the spot.
The teacher asked for on-the-spot voting to choose the next game.