self-select

Definitions

1. To make a choice for oneself.
2. To take one's turn in a conversation by electing to speak.
   intransitive

Examples

“Moreover, households that prefer⟳ public transportation or slow modes, or only slightly prefer⟳ car use⟳, should be able to self-select to areas that support⟳ the use⟳ of public transportation, walking and cycling.”

“On the other hand, gapping is inhibited by the fact that current speaker may select⟳ next speaker or may continue⟳ his turn⟳ should no one self-select, by the fact that self-selectors are encouraged to begin⟳ early in the current speaker's turn⟳ to plan⟳ for the start⟳ of their own⟳ turn⟳, and by the fact that the current speaker, knowing that self-selectors will begin⟳ their self-selection at the earliest possible moment, is encouraged to select⟳ next speaker at an early point⟳ in his turn⟳.”

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