elect
1 of 3verb/ɪˈlɛkt/
Forms:elects,electing,elected,elected
1
to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
B1transitive- Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
- The nation collectively decided to elect the candidate who promised positive change.
- Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values.
- Over the years, voters in the region have elected leaders with diverse backgrounds.
- The citizens of the country are electing new leaders who will shape the future.
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2
to decide on or choose a particular action or course voluntarily
transitive- She elected to take the scenic route home instead of the highway.
- After much thought, he elected to stay in the city rather than move.
- They elected to postpone the trip until the weather improved.
- She elected to focus on her studies rather than attend the party.
- He elected to skip dessert, feeling too full after dinner.