take the floor

I took the top floor so I'd get some exercise.

He'd just moved into a new place and taken the third floor again.

Each team member may take the floor only once during the Final.

I am therefore forced to take the floor now instead.

I understand all of those who ask to take the floor, but not everybody can speak.

That being said, there will be no problem with you, in your turn, taking the floor.

I am very sorry that not everybody could take the floor.

You or your services should keep an eye out for those who wish to take the floor.

It is now the citizens' turn to take the floor.

I did not give it to him on his second attempt to take the floor.