1. surveys of public opinion, especially regarding voting intentions
2. the places where people vote in an election
3. the process of voting in an election

1. to question people in order to get information or opinions
2. to receive a specified number of votes in an election

Examples

• The latest polls show the candidate leading by five points.
• Voters lined up early when the polls opened at 7 AM.
• The polls close at 8 PM on election day.
• The newspaper polls residents about local issues every month.
• She polls well among young voters in urban areas.
• Exit polls suggested a close race between the two candidates.
• Many people were still waiting in line when the polls closed.