vote of confidence

noun phrase

Definition of vote of confidence

1 : a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.

2 : a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone

Many people say the coach should be fired, but he was given a vote of confidence by the team president this week.

Word by Word Definitions

vote play

: to express one's views in response to a poll
: to express an opinion
: to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote

: a usually formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision
: the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election)
: an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote

See the full definition of vote

confidence play

: a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
: faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way
: the quality or state of being certain : certitude