Answer: takethefloor

AnswerCrossword Clue
TAKETHEFLOORGive a speech
TAKETHEFLOORSpeak at a meeting
TAKETHEFLOORRise to make a speech
TAKETHEFLOORRise to speak.
TAKETHEFLOORAddress, as with a speech
TAKETHEFLOORBegin lecturing, perhaps
TAKETHEFLOORBegin lecturing
TAKETHEFLOOROrate