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to poll
01
to ask people specific questions to gather their opinions or preferences on a particular subject
Transitive: to poll a group
Examples
The political candidate decided to poll potential voters to understand their concerns.
The company conducted a survey to poll employees about their satisfaction with workplace conditions.
02
to trim the upper part of a tree or plant, usually to promote new growth
Transitive: to poll a tree or plant
Examples
The gardener polled the old oak tree to encourage thicker branches.
Farmers often poll their willow trees to harvest the shoots for weaving.
03
to participate in an election or decision-making process by casting a vote
Intransitive
Examples
She polled early in the morning to avoid the long lines later.
Many citizens polled despite the rainy weather on election day.
04
to receive a specific number of votes in an election or decision-making process
Transitive: to poll a number of votes
Examples
The candidate polled 10,000 votes in the local election.
He was thrilled to learn he had polled the highest number of votes in his district.
Poll
01
the uppermost part of the human head
Examples
He tapped the poll lightly to check for a bump.
The hat rested snugly on the poll.
02
a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject
Examples
The latest opinion poll indicates a significant shift in public opinion regarding climate change policies.
Politicians often use polls to gauge voter sentiment and shape their campaign strategies accordingly.
03
the act of casting or counting votes, or the location where this occurs
Examples
Turnout at the polls was higher than expected.
Citizens queued at the polls to vote.
04
a domesticated parrot, often kept as a pet
Examples
Their poll mimicked simple words from the children.
The colorful poll perched on its owner's shoulder.
05
(in anatomical contexts) the part of the skull located between the ears
Examples
The veterinarian checked the horse 's poll for injuries.
Pressure applied to the poll can affect balance.
