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Definition
To attend a meeting as a non-voting delegate who may still have the right to speak.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for professional or organizational settings where specific roles are defined. Unlike simply attending a meeting, it implies an official status where one is present to provide information or observe without the authority to cast a vote. It is frequently used in government, corporate, or committee contexts.
Examples
He will attend the meeting as a non-voting delegate today.
Do you need to attend tomorrow's meeting as a non-voting delegate?
Related words
Common phrases
attend a meeting as a non-voting delegate
attending official
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply attending a meeting, but it specifically excludes voting rights. Do not use it for casual social gatherings or general attendance where everyone has equal status.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
