go over to the majority: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 2.

    HistoricalBritishGeneral EnglishidiomaticeuphemisticdatedMachine
    • To die; used as a euphemism for passing away.

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    • After a long illness, Grandpa finally went over to the majority peacefully last night.

      Después de una larga enfermedad, el abuelo finalmente falleció tranquilamente anoche.

    • We were saddened to hear that our old teacher has gone over to the majority.

      Nos entristeció saber que nuestro antiguo maestro ha fallecido.

    • When someone goes over to the majority, their friends usually hold a memorial service.

      Cuando alguien fallece, sus amigos suelen realizar un servicio conmemorativo.

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    HistoricalBritishidiomaticpoliticaldatedMachine
    • To join or switch allegiance to the majority side or party.

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    • Several members of the council decided to go over to the majority to support the new legislation.

      Varios miembros del consejo decidieron unirse a la mayoría para apoyar la nueva legislación.

    • If you go over to the majority, you’ll have more influence in decision-making.

      Si te unes a la mayoría, tendrás más influencia en la toma de decisiones.

    • During the debate, a few members unexpectedly went over to the majority side.

      Durante el debate, algunos miembros cambiaron inesperadamente al bando mayoritario.

    • The politician promised rewards to those who went over to the majority before the vote.

      El político prometió recompensas a quienes se unieran a la mayoría antes de la votación.

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