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Elect Definition & Meaning

1. (verb) to choose or select someone or something for a particular purpose or position.

Example: The committee will elect a new president at their next meeting.

2. (adjective) chosen or selected by vote or decision.

Example: The elected officials will take office next month.

3. (noun) a person who has been chosen or selected for a particular position or honor.

Example: The elect of the society were invited to a special event.

4. (verb) to cause a sudden surge of electricity or power to flow through a circuit or device.

Example: The lightning strike caused the power grid to elect and black out the city.

5. (adjective) having electrical properties or capable of conducting electricity.

Example: The electrophoresis machine uses an electric current to separate dna fragments.

Examples of the word elect used in sentences.

  • I will elect to buy this book instead of borrowing it from the library.
  • Sam is running for office, and I plan to elect him as our representative.
  • I'm not sure who to choose as my favorite band, but I will elect to listen to some new music today.
  • Sarah was so excited to learn she was elected as the student council president.
  • We must elect a captain for our team before our first game.
  • The company hired an electrician to elect the most energy-efficient lighting system for their office.
  • The government promised to elect a new law that would protect the environment.
  • I am going to elect the new mayor of our city in the upcoming elections.
  • Mariah is planning to elect the best flowers for her garden this season.
  • John was elected as the captain of the football team by his teammates.
  • I need to elect my new representative for the student council.
  • The committee decided to elect John as the team captain for the upcoming game.
  • The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming elections.
  • The company board will elect a new CEO next month.
  • It is important to elect leaders who prioritize the environment and sustainability.
  • The company had to hold an emergency meeting to elect a new treasurer.
  • The students had the chance to elect their class representative for the upcoming school year.
  • The board members had a difficult time deciding who to elect as the new CEO of the company.
  • The actor won the award due to his outstanding performance, making him the most elect candidate for the category.
  • The citizens of the country are getting ready to elect their new president.
  • The Nobel Prize committee unanimously elected the scientist for his groundbreaking research in the field of renewable energy.
  • Despite his controversial policies, the president was re-elected for a second term due to his charismatic personality and effective public relations team.
  • The company's board is preparing to elect a new CEO to steer the organization towards growth and profitability.
  • In order to ensure fair representation, the committee held a democratic vote to elect officers for the upcoming academic year.
  • The citizens were eager to elect a new leader who would bring change and progress to their country.
  • The new car model has been elect as the best in its class by several automobile magazines.
  • The company's profit margin soared after they elect to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations.
  • She was elect to the board of directors in recognition of her exceptional leadership skills.
  • The Nobel Committee elect to award the prize for literature to a lesser-known author from a developing country.
  • The incumbent president is expected to win the election with a comfortable margin.
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