/ɪˈlɛkt/ (ih-LEKT)

Definitions

1. verb

to choose or select someone or something for a particular office, position, or task

“The party will elect a new leader at the convention.”

2. noun

the act of choosing or selecting someone or something for a particular office, position, or task

“The election was a contentious one, with many different candidates vying for the top spot.”

3. verb

to make or become electric

“The friction caused the rubber to elect a small charge.”

4. noun

a flow of electric current, especially in a circuit or wire

“The elect was interrupted by a short circuit.”