elect
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/ɪˈlekt/
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/ɪˈlekt/
to choose someone for a job by voting
People will elect a new leader next month.
人々は来月新しいリーダーを選出します。
to choose to do something
She decided to elect the early morning flight.
彼女は早朝の便を選ぶことに決めました。
chosen for a job but not started yet
The mayor-elect will take office next week.
当選した市長は来週就任します。
people chosen to be saved from punishment
people chosen for honor or knowledge
The elect group of scientists made important discoveries.
選ばれた科学者グループは重要な発見をしました。