to vote by (a) show of hands
11show of hands — /ˌʃəυ əv hændz/ noun a vote where people show how they vote by raising their hands ● The motion was carried on a show of hands. COMMENT: If it is difficult to decide which side has won in a show of hands, a ballot may be taken …
12Show of hands — This article is about the voting method. For the English folk duo, see Show of Hands. A show of hands is a common voting method used in committees and other informal or small gatherings for voting. It is more precise than a voice vote but does… …
13show\ of\ hands — n. phr. An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote …
14show of hands — noun (singular) a vote taken by counting the raised hands of the people at a meeting: The dispute was settled with a show of hands …
15show of hands — a vote by the raising of hands. → shoveler …
16show of hands — UK / US noun [singular] an occasion when people in a room vote by putting their hands up …
17show of hands — noun A vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something …
18show of hands — Voting method whereby votes are cast by raising your hand at the general meeting. Every holder present at the meeting has one vote, irrespective of the number of securities they hold …
19(a) show of hands — a show of ˈhands idiom a group of people each raising a hand to vote for or against sth • The vote was passed by a show of hands. • Let s have a show of hands. Who s in favour of the proposal? Main entry: ↑showidiom …
20a show of hands — ► a situation in which people raise one of their hands to show that they support or agree with something or in order to vote for something: »Very few attendees belonged to senior management, according to a show of hands. Main Entry: ↑show …
