elect

ɪˈlɛkt
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Translation of elect from English into Dutch,

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Verb

1.

voting

tr.
choose a candidate in an election
tr.
  • They will elect a new mayor next month.Ze zullen volgende maand een nieuwe burgemeester kiezen.
2.

decision

intr.
make a decision to do something
intr.
  • He elected to take the early flight.Hij koos ervoor om de vroege vlucht te nemen.
3.

religion

tr.TECH.
select or predestine for salvation
tr.TECH.
  • Some believe God elects individuals for salvation.Sommigen geloven dat God individuen uitkiest voor verlossing.

Adjective

1.

politics

voted into office but not yet installed
  • The president elect will take office next month.De gekozen president zal volgende maand aantreden.
2.

selection

chosen or choice; selected or elite
  • She was part of the elect group of scholars.Ze maakte deel uit van de uitverkoren groep geleerden.
3.

religion

TECH.
selected or predestined by God to receive salvation
TECH.
  • The elect are believed to be saved.De uitverkorenen worden geacht gered te worden.

Noun

1.

exclusive group

group chosen for a special status
uitverkorenen elite selecte groep
  • Only the elect were invited to the private event.Alleen de uitverkorenen waren uitgenodigd voor het privé-evenement.
2.

theology

TECH.
people predestined for salvation
TECH.
  • The elect are believed to be saved by divine will.De uitverkorenen worden geacht door goddelijke wil gered te worden.
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Expressions with elect: examples in English and translations in Dutch

aankomend president
president-elect
The president-elect will be inaugurated next month.
verkiezen met een overweldigende meerderheid
kiezen met een overweldigende meerderheid
The citizens elected her with a thumping majority.
bij acclamatie kiezen
zonder stemming kiezen
The committee elected the new chair by acclamation.

Synonyms and analogies of elect in English

Examples of elect in a sentence

  • Citizens elect representatives every four years.
  • They elected to skip the meeting.
  • She elected to pursue a different career path.
  • The doctrine states that only a few are elected for eternal life.
  • In some sects, being elected is seen as a divine mystery.
  • The governor elect will assume duties soon.

Translations of "elect" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
kiezenv.

The committee will elect a new chairperson at the upcoming meeting.

De commissie zal tijdens de komende vergadering een nieuwe voorzitter kiezen.

verkiezenv.

Member companies of which there are now dozens, elect the board.

Lidbedrijven waarvan er inmiddels tientallen zijn, verkiezen het bestuur.

Adjective / Participle
gekozenpp.

Excuse me. I did not elect to have cancer.

Ik heb er niet voor gekozen om kanker te hebben.

uitverkorenadj.

The elect participants will receive certificates for their outstanding performance.

De uitverkoren deelnemers krijgen een certificaat voor hun uitzonderlijke prestaties.

Noun
stembusnf.

The only way you get help here is to elect them.

Je krijgt ze alleen via de stembus.

selecte groepn.

She is part of the elect few who advanced to the final round of the contest.

Ze behoort tot de selecte groep die is doorgegaan naar de finaleronde van de wedstrijd.

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elect: Examples and translations in context

You can elect to receive notifications via email or text message.

Je kunt ervoor kiezen meldingen per e-mail of sms te ontvangen.

We elect to support local businesses during the holiday season.

We kiezen ervoor om tijdens de feestdagen lokale ondernemers te steunen.

The board members elect a president from among themselves each year.

De bestuursleden kiezen ieder jaar uit hun midden een voorzitter.

The association will ballot all honorary members to elect the next president.

De vereniging zal alle ereleden laten stemmen om de volgende voorzitter te kiezen.

This fall, the country will elect a new president by popular vote.

Dit najaar zal het land via algemene verkiezingen een nieuwe president kiezen.

The club members elect officers to manage activities and events annually.

De clubleden kiezen jaarlijks bestuursleden die de activiteiten en evenementen organiseren.

We elect officials who make important decisions for our city.

We kiezen bestuurders die belangrijke beslissingen nemen voor onze stad.

Voters elect candidates based on their policies and campaign promises.

Kiezers kiezen kandidaten op basis van hun standpunten en verkiezingsbeloften.

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