To choose or make a decision (to do something)
"The committee had to elect whether to proceed with the project immediately or delay it until next month."
In plain English: To elect means to choose someone by voting for them.
"The voters elected her to be their new mayor."
Usage: Use the verb form to describe choosing someone for an official position through voting. The adjective form refers specifically to individuals who have won that election but are waiting to assume their duties.
Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
"The newly elected mayor will take office next month after completing her term as city councilor."
In plain English: Elect means chosen to hold an office or position by voting.
"The newly elected representative was sworn in yesterday."
The word "elect" comes from the Latin verb ēligō, meaning "to pick out or choose." It entered English through Old French and eventually replaced earlier Germanic terms for selection.