elect
🇺🇸
/ɪˈlekt/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈlekt/
verb
B2
to choose someone for a job by voting
People will elect a new leader next month.
R
to choose to do something
She decided to elect the early morning flight.
adjective
R
chosen for a job but not started yet
The mayor-elect will take office next week.
R
people chosen to be saved from punishment
R
people chosen for honor or knowledge
The elect group of scientists made important discoveries.
translation
to choose someone for a job by voting; to choose to do something
chosen for a job but not started yet; people chosen to be saved from punishment; people chosen for honor or knowledge
Word Forms
3rd Present
elects
Past
elected
Perfect
elected
Progressive
electing