state the questionglossary / STATE THE QUESTION state the question. (Of the chair) to formally state a motion as in order and ready for consideration. Cf. PUT THE QUESTION. 词条贡献者 资深译员Sheldon,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。