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electing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪˈɫɛktɪŋ// UK //ɪlˈɛktɪŋ// elect·ing

v. choosing someone for a job or position by voting. You can also use it to describe choosing to do something specific.

v. the present participle of 'elect'; refers to the act of selecting a candidate for office by vote or choosing a particular course of action.


SIMPLE

The committee is electing a new chairperson today.

CONTEXTUAL

By electing to stay home instead of attending the gala, she avoided a very awkward encounter with her former boss.

COMPLEX

The electorate is currently electing representatives who they believe will best navigate the complex economic challenges of the coming decade, though turnout remains lower than expected.

Synonyms
Usage

When followed by another verb, it takes the 'to' infinitive ('electing to go').

Pitfall

They are electing for a new leader.They are electing a new leader.When choosing a person for a role, the verb is transitive and does not require the preposition 'for'.

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