have a voice (in something)



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have a voice (in something)

To have an active and participatory role in making or influencing a decision about something. The best thing about working for a smaller company is that it finally feels like everyone has a voice in how it should operate. You've decided to move the family to Alaska for a new job? Don't I have a voice in the matter? We're all equals here, so everyone should have a voice.
See also: have, voice

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CliftonKLIF-tənEnglish
Andriyahn-DREEYUkrainian
BolesŁAwabaw-le-SWAH-vahPolish (Rare)
Baltasar (2)-Biblical Greek
Eli (1)EE-lie (English)English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
MattiMAHT-teeFinnish