elect


Definition: Meaning of, elect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈlɛkt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
elect elected elected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
electing elects
[transitive usually passive]
  1. to choose someone for an official position by voting
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  2. elect to do something formal to choose to do something
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  1. president-elect/governor-elect/prime minister-elect etc the person who has been elected as president etc, but who has not yet officially started their job
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elect used in phrases

  • president-elect (noun)
    1. someone who has been elected as a new president, but who has not yet started the job
  • re-elect (verb)
    1. to elect someone again
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