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Definition elect in British 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

The council is elected by popular vote.

Example

He was elected to parliament by a large majority.

Example

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

Example

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

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Definition elect in British English