Meaning of cooling-off day | Babel Free
ˈku.lɪŋ ˈɔf ˈdeɪDefinitions
The day before polling day in Singapore general elections, during which campaigning and election advertising is not allowed in order to give voters time to reflect rationally on how they will vote.
Examples
“Prime Minister Lee said the additional ‘cooling-off’ day would give voters time to reflect rationally on issues, after the emotional high of election campaigning.”
“Allegations against opposition candidates, or attacks on opposition policy proposals, can be repeated on news programmes on cooling-off day, to drum up sentiment against the opposition and to discredit the opposition.”
“Candidates and supporters are reminded to refrain from visiting their constituents or attending public events within their constituencies on Cooling-off Day and Polling day.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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