elect
Intermediate/ɪˈlekt/
- verb
- to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting
elect in a sentence
- “Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.”
- “The President is elected for a four-year term of office.”
- “We elected him as our representative.”
- “She was elected Chair of the Board of Governors.”
What does “elect” mean?
elect (verb) means to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting. It is pronounced /ɪˈlekt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "elect" mean?
- elect (verb) means: to decide on or choose, especially to choose a person for a particular job, by voting
- How do you pronounce "elect"?
- "elect" is pronounced /ɪˈlekt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "elect" in a sentence?
- Here is "elect" used in a sentence: Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.
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