Meaning of the word "hold the floor" in English
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hold the floor
US /hoʊld ðə flɔr/
UK /hoʊld ðə flɔr/
Idiom
1.
to speak for a long time, preventing others from speaking
Example:
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He tends to hold the floor during meetings, making it hard for others to contribute.
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Despite many attempts to interrupt, she continued to hold the floor for another twenty minutes.
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