[Idiom] YIELD THE FLOOR. - Encouraging Open Dialogue in Discussions

Give others a chance to speak.

To "Yield the floor" is to stop speaking in a debate or discussion and allow someone else to speak. It’s an important part of parliamentary procedure, showing respect for the process of giving and taking in communication. This idiom promotes the value of listening and sharing opportunities to contribute in a discussion.

Example Sentences

1. He yielded the floor.

   He gave up his turn to speak.

2. After making his point, the senator yielded the floor to his colleague.

   After making his point, the senator gave up his turn to speak to his colleague.

3. During the heated debate, she yielded the floor to allow for more diverse viewpoints to be shared.

   During the heated debate, she gave up her turn to allow for more diverse viewpoints to be shared.