Dictionary entryCEFR B2verb

elect

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈlekt/

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Russian meaning

избирать, выбирать

English definition

To choose someone for a position by voting.

Example

The committee elected her as chairperson.

Collocations

elect a president
elect a leader
elect by majority
elect to office

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