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take the floor
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take the floorverb
stand up to dance
take the floorverb
rise in order to make a speech or motion
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take the floor
To 'take the floor' is a phrase primarily used in formal or meeting contexts, referring to beginning to speak in a public meeting or debate, often by standing up, getting attention, to present a speech, opinions, or ideas. The phrase usually implies that the person has the authorized or acknowledged right to speak at that time.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take the floor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take the floor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of take the floor in a Sentence
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association today announced that in light of the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to not take the floor today for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic, today's three games — Bucks vs. Magic, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers — have been postponed, game 5 of each series will be rescheduled.
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- prendere la parolaItalian
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