canvass

verb

• 1 [with object] solicit votes from (electors in a constituency):in each ward, two workers canvassed some 2,000 voters [no object]:she canvassed for votes
• question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion on something:they promised to canvass all member clubs for their views
• try to obtain; request:they’re canvassing support among shareholders

• 2 [with object] discuss thoroughly:the issues that were canvassed are still unresolved

noun

• an act or process of attempting to secure votes or ascertain opinions:a house-to-house canvass