Elect: meaning, definitions and examples

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elect

[ ɪˈlɛkt ]

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politics

To choose someone to hold public office or some other position by voting.

Synonyms

choose, select, vote for

Examples of usage

The citizens will elect a new mayor next month.
She was elected as the president of the student council.

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technology

To connect or switch on an electrical device by pressing a button or moving a switch.

Synonyms

activate, engage, turn on

Examples of usage

He elected to turn off the lights before leaving.
Please make sure to elect the correct option on the menu.

Translations

Translations of the word "elect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eleger

🇮🇳 चुनना

🇩🇪 wählen

🇮🇩 memilih

🇺🇦 обирати

🇵🇱 wybierać

🇯🇵 選ぶ (erabu)

🇫🇷 élire

🇪🇸 elegir

🇹🇷 seçmek

🇰🇷 선택하다 (seontaekhada)

🇸🇦 انتخب

🇨🇿 zvolit

🇸🇰 zvoliť

🇨🇳 选择 (xuǎnzé)

🇸🇮 izvoliti

🇮🇸 kjósa

🇰🇿 таңдау

🇬🇪 არჩევა (archeva)

🇦🇿 seçmək

🇲🇽 elegir

Word origin

The word 'elect' originated from the Latin word 'eligere', which means 'to choose'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Initially, it was mainly associated with the selection of public officials through voting. Over time, its usage expanded to include the activation or connection of devices. 'Elect' carries the connotation of making a deliberate choice or decision.