elect
Aussprache: [ɪˈlɛkt]
Wort
Kontext: „decision-making“
(verb) to choose someone for a job or position by voting. It's like when a group of people picks someone they think will do a good job.
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The students elected a new class president last week.
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They did not elect anyone because no one wanted the position.
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Who are you going to elect as the captain of the team?
Kontext: „preference“
(verb) to choose something from a group of options. It’s like when you decide what game to play or which ice cream flavor you like best.
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I elected to go to the park instead of the mall today.
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I didn't elect to join the soccer team because I prefer basketball.
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What did you elect to do on your day off?
Kontext: „status“
(adjective) referring to someone who has been chosen for a specific position but has not started the job yet. It’s like when you get picked for a role but have not started it.
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The newly elected mayor will start working next month.
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The elected representative has not yet taken office this year.
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When will the elected officials begin their duties?
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