taking part in elections
phraseUK /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ pɑːt ɪn ɪˈlek.ʃənz/
US /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ pɑːrt ɪn ɪˈlek.ʃənz/
When people vote to choose who will lead or help make rules.
Taking part in elections lets everyone have a say in who leads the country.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Running as a candidate to try to win a position.
She is taking part in elections for the school council this year.
3. Helping with the work of an election, like counting votes.
Volunteers are taking part in elections by helping at the polling station.
4. Joining in a vote to decide something as a group.
The club members are taking part in elections to pick a new captain.