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Definition elect in American English

elect verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈlekt/
1

to choose someone by voting so that they represent you or hold an official position

Example

Every nation should have a right to elect its own government.

Example

We were elected to tackle poverty, and that's what we will do.

Example

The council is elected by popular vote.

Example

Carol Moseley became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate.

Example

Lee Yuan-tzu was elected the next day as Vice President.

Example

Stoica was elected executive chairman of a new steering committee.

Synonyms and related words
abstain adopt ballot
Definition elect in American English