Overview of noun write-in

The noun write-in has 2 senses

• write-in candidate, write-in -- (a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters)


• write-in -- (a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot)

Overview of verb write-in

The verb write in has 2 senses

• write in -- (cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot; "Many voters wrote in the names of strangers")


• write in -- (write to an organization; "Many listeners wrote in after the controversial radio program")