poll
gb/pˈoʊl/ us/pˈoʊl/
B1
English
~ 2300
közvélemény-kutatás, felmérés, szavazóhelyiség, megkérdez, felmér, szavazatszám, tarkó, nyakszirt
NOUN
B1
1
felmérés
B1
Usage pattern:
to conduct [a poll] on [a topic]
The latest opinion poll shows the candidate leading by 10 points.
A legfrissebb közvélemény-kutatás szerint a jelölt 10 százalékponttal vezet.
An exit poll suggested a narrow victory for the incumbent.
Egy exit poll a hivatalban lévő jelölt szoros győzelmét jelezte.
They conducted a poll on public attitudes toward climate change.
Polls indicate that most people support the new law.
The newspaper published the results of a recent poll.
Learner examples
We read about a new poll in the paper.
Az újságban olvastunk egy új közvélemény-kutatásról.
The poll says more people like the new park.
A felmérés szerint több embernek tetszik az új park.
A poll shows that many people want better buses.
They did a poll about school lunches.
The poll asked people about their favorite sport.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'poll' with 'election' — a poll is the survey or process, not the event of choosing leaders itself.
Meaning
survey to measure opinions
Collocations
opinion poll
|conduct a poll
|latest poll
|exit poll
|online poll
Synonyms
survey (Broader term for asking people questions, not always about voting.)
Antonyms
census (A count of a population, not focused on opinions or voting.)
Themes
politics
|media
|society
|communication
Definition
A set of questions asked to many people to learn what they think or how they will vote.
An activity in which people are asked questions to find out their opinions or how they intend to vote.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to go to [the polls]
Voters lined up at the polls early in the morning.
A választók már kora reggel sorban álltak a szavazóhelyiségeknél.
The polls will close at 8 p.m.
A szavazóhelyiségek este 8 órakor zárnak.
Security was tight at the polls during the election.
Many citizens failed to show up at the polls this year.
Officials reported smooth operations at most polls.
Learner examples
People go to the polls to vote.
Az emberek a szavazóhelyiségekbe mennek szavazni.
The polls open at seven o’clock.
A szavazóhelyiségek hét órakor nyitnak.
She will work at the polls on Tuesday.
We saw many friends at the polls.
I walked to the polls near my house.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'polls' (places) with 'polls' (surveys), but context usually makes it clear.
Meaning
location for casting votes
Collocations
go to the polls
|at the polls
|poll workers
Synonyms
polling station (More formal term, especially in British English.)
Antonyms
remote voting (Voting done from a distance, not at a physical location.)
Themes
politics
|government
|law
Definition
The place where people go to vote in an election.
A place where people go to cast their votes in an election.
VERB
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to poll [someone] on [a topic]
They polled 1,000 voters about the upcoming election.
Megkérdeztek 1000 választót a közelgő választásról.
The company polled customers on their satisfaction with the service.
A cég megkérdezte az ügyfeleket, mennyire elégedettek a szolgáltatással.
Researchers polled students on their study habits.
We plan to poll employees about workplace improvements.
The magazine polled experts for their predictions.
Learner examples
They polled students about school food.
Megkérdezték a diákokat az iskolai ételekről.
The team polled fans about ticket prices.
A csapat megkérdezte a szurkolókat a jegyárakról.
We polled our friends about the movie.
He polled people in the park.
The teacher polled parents about homework.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'poll' (verb) with 'vote' — polling is about asking questions, not making a choice in an election.
Meaning
ask for opinions or votes
Collocations
poll voters
|poll customers
|poll respondents
Synonyms
survey (General term for asking questions; 'poll' often relates to voting or public opinion.)
Antonyms
ignore (To not ask for or consider people's views.)
Themes
politics
|media
|communication
Definition
To ask many people questions to learn what they think or how they will vote.
To question people in order to collect information about their opinions, preferences, or intended votes.
NOUN
B2
4
szavazatszám
B2
Turnout was high, with a record poll for the candidate.
Magas volt a részvétel, a jelölt pedig rekordszámú szavazatot kapott.
She won with a poll of over 20,000 votes.
Több mint 20 000 szavazattal nyert.
The poll exceeded expectations this year.
It was the highest poll in local history.
A low poll suggested voter apathy.
Learner examples
He got a high poll in the election.
Sok szavazatot kapott a választáson.
The poll was low this year.
Idén alacsony volt a szavazatszám.
She had a record poll of votes.
The poll surprised everyone.
We had a low poll last time.
Meaning
total votes cast in election
Collocations
high poll
|low poll
Synonyms
vote count (Neutral term for the number of votes tallied.)
Antonyms
abstention (When people choose not to vote, reducing the total.)
Themes
politics
Definition
The total amount of votes in an election, or how many votes a person or choice gets.
The total number of votes cast in an election or received by a candidate or option.
NOUN
C1
5
He was struck on the poll by a falling branch.
Egy lehulló ág tarkón találta.
The horse has a white mark on its poll.
A ló tarkóján fehér folt van.
She patted the cow gently on its poll.
Learner examples
The horse has a mark on its poll.
A ló tarkóján folt van.
He touched the cow’s poll gently.
Óvatosan megsimogatta a tehén tarkóját.
She put her hand on the dog’s poll.
Meaning
top part of head
Synonyms
head (General term; 'poll' is more specific and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
feet (Opposite end of the body from the head.)
Themes
anatomy
|body
|animals
Definition
The top part of the head, often used for animals like horses or cattle.
The head of a person or animal, especially the top or back part above the neck.
Grammar
Dictionary form
poll
IPA
GB/pˈoʊl/
US/pˈoʊl/
Syllables & stress
poll (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (poll)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: poll
- Plural: poll, polls
Verb
- Base: poll
- 3rd Person Singular: polls
- Present Participle: polling
- Past: polled
Word family
Forms
polls
noun
polling
verb
polled
verb
Related words
pollster
noun
Expressions
exit poll
1/ˈɛksɪt pˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
survey after voting to predict outcome
A survey done with voters as they leave the place where they voted, to guess who will win before official results are ready.
Examples
- The exit poll predicted a landslide victory for her party.
- Exit polls are usually released before all votes are counted.
go to the polls
1/ɡˈoʊ tə ðə pˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
go somewhere to vote in election
To travel to the place where you can vote in an election.
Examples
- Millions will go to the polls next Tuesday.
- Citizens are encouraged to go to the polls and make their voices heard.
opinion poll
1/əpˈɪnjən pˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
survey measuring public opinion
A set of questions asked to many people to learn what they think about something or someone.
Examples
- An opinion poll showed that most people support the new policy.
- Opinion polls suggest that the race will be close.