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    Elect

    /ɪˈlɛkt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to choose or select by vote.
    The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.
    to make a choice or decision.
    She decided to elect to follow her dreams instead of a traditional career path.
    adjective
    having been chosen, especially by vote, but not yet in office.
    The elect president will take office in January.
    having special or preferred status.
    Members of the club enjoy several elect privileges.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Latin 'electus', past participle of 'eligere', meaning 'to choose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elect to:
    to choose to do something
    electoral college:
    a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
    elected officials:
    people who have been chosen for a public office through voting.

    Related Words

    election
    the formal process of selecting a candidate for office.
    electorate
    the body of people allowed to vote in an election.
    select
    to carefully choose or pick out from a group.

    Slang Meanings

    to pick someone for a fun or casual position
    I totally elect him to be our party planner!
    to choose something as a preferred option informally
    I elect pizza for dinner tonight!