elect elect /ɪˈlɛkt/

adjective

1. Elected but not yet installed in office  ( elect )
   elected but not yet installed in office
    The president elect
   the president elect
   
2. Selected as the best  ( elect , elite , élite [British] )
   selected as the best
    An elect circle of artists
   an elect circle of artists
    Elite colleges
   elite colleges
   

noun

1. An exclusive group of people  ( chosen , elect )
   an exclusive group of people
    One of the elect who have power inside the government
   one of the elect who have power inside the government
   

verb

1. () Select by a vote for an office or membership  ( elect )
   select by a vote for an office or membership
    We elected him chairman of the board
   We elected him chairman of the board
   
2. () Choose  ( elect )
   choose
    I elected to have my funds deposited automatically
   I elected to have my funds deposited automatically