Meaning

• A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities

  "One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords."

• An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot

  "The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote."

• An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer

Meaning

• To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election

  "Did you vote last month?"

• To choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent

  "The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank."