polling day
nounUK /ˈpəʊlɪŋ deɪ/
US /ˈpoʊlɪŋ deɪ/
The day when people go to vote and choose someone for a job.
On polling day, my parents went to the school to cast their votes.
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2. The scheduled date on which a general election is held across a country.
The government announced that polling day would be in early May.
3. The final day of a campaign when supporters urge people to vote.
Volunteers were busy knocking on doors right up to polling day.
4. A day set aside for a specific vote, such as a referendum or local election.
Polling day for the school council election is next Friday.