elect (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛkt/
Definition
To choose someone for a public office or position by voting.
Examples
The members of the club will elect a new president next week.
She was elected to represent her district in parliament.
Voters have the power to elect their leaders.
How to Use elect
- elect someone as something (prepositional phrase)
- To choose someone by voting to hold a specific role or position. — "They elected him as their spokesperson."
- elect someone to something (prepositional phrase)
- To choose someone by voting to fill a particular position or role. — "She was elected to the board of directors."
- president-elect (collocation)
- The person who has been chosen by vote to become president but has not yet started their term. — "The president-elect is preparing for the transition of power."
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