Examples of 'opened the floor' in a sentence

Meaning of "opened the floor"

opened the floor - This phrase is often used in meetings or discussions to indicate that the opportunity for people to speak or contribute has been initiated. It means that individuals are encouraged to share their thoughts or opinions on a particular subject

How to use "opened the floor" in a sentence

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opened the floor
He then opened the floor for questions.
The president thanked the minister delegate and opened the floor.
I opened the floor for issues of substance.
The ChairpersonRapporteur then opened the floor to participants.
He opened the floor for a general discussion.
The president then opened the floor for comments.
He opened the floor for nominations.
The panel participants then opened the floor for questions.
Dave opened the floor for questions.
The president thanked the speakers and opened the floor to a general discussion.
He opened the floor for comments and questions.
The Chairperson then opened the floor to participants.
He opened the floor for general comments on the document.
The Chairperson opened the floor for comments.
He opened the floor for discussion on the proposed work program.

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The Chairperson opened the floor for questions.
He opened the floor for statements on the stocktaking exercise and recommendation to the GA.
He then opened the floor.
He opened the floor for discussion on the possible means to conclude the Diplomatic Conference.
The president then opened the floor for a general debate.
Mr Sepi thanked the Ombudsman for his speech and opened the floor to members.
She then opened the floor to questions.
Dominic Grieve thanked both speakers and opened the floor to questions.
Gordon opened the floor to questions.
The Chairman thanked the speaker and opened the floor for comments.
The president opened the floor to a general discussion.
The president thanked Ms Cotman for her statement and opened the floor for discussion.
The president opened the floor for questions.
The president thanked Ms Kroes for her statement and opened the floor for discussion.
The president opened the floor to the participants.
The Chair thanked the speaker for the presentation and opened the floor to questions.
He then opened the floor to debate.
The Chairman then thanked the presentation and opened the floor for plenary discussion.
She then opened the floor to her colleagues.
The PRESIDENT thanked the panellists for their contributions and opened the floor for questions.
Then they opened the floor to the public.
Mr Nilsson thanked Mr de Graaf for his presentation and opened the floor for questions.
Jason opened the floor for questions or concerns.
The Chairperson welcomed the study and opened the floor for a wideranging discussion.
Phil opened the floor to questions.
The CHAIR thanked the panellists and opened the floor to comments and questions.
He then opened the floor for consideration of these new uses.
Mr Zufiaur then opened the floor.
She then opened the floor to questions and comments.
Mr Nilsson thanked Ms Dewar for her presentation and opened the floor for a discussion.
I have opened the floor.
The President thanked Mr Dochao for his presentation and opened the floor for a debate.
The mayor then opened the floor to public discussion.
Mr Nilsson thanked Ms Florio for her presentation and opened the floor for a general debate.
He then opened the floor for a brief discussion of the issue.

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