Electing Meaning in English
word · lemma: elect
Definition
Choosing someone for a position or job by voting. Usually used in the context of politicians or leaders.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or official contexts about voting. Common with 'electing a president', 'electing representatives'. Do not confuse with 'selecting', which can be less formal and doesn't always involve voting.
Spanish: elegirPortuguese (BR): elegerPortuguese (PT): elegerChinese (Simplified): 选举Chinese (Traditional): 選舉Hindi: चुननाArabic: انتخابBengali: নির্বাচন করাRussian: избиратьJapanese: 選ぶ（投票で）Vietnamese: bầu chọnKorean: 선출하다Turkish: seçmek (oyla)Urdu: انتخاب کرناIndonesian: memilih (dengan suara)
Example Sentences
People are electing a new mayor today.
basic
We are electing class representatives this week.
basic
They are electing a leader for the group.
basic
It feels like we're always electing someone for something around here.
natural
After a long debate, they finally finished electing the new board members.
natural
Are you electing your club president today or next week?
natural