elect

US /ɪˈlekt/
UK /ɪˈlekt/
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memilih, melantik

choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting

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The citizens will elect a new president next month.
Warganegara akan memilih presiden baharu bulan depan.
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She was elected to the city council.
Dia dipilih ke majlis bandaraya.
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memilih, memutuskan

choose (to do something)

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He elected to stay home rather than go to the party.
Dia memilih untuk tinggal di rumah daripada pergi ke parti.
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Students can elect to take an optional course.
Pelajar boleh memilih untuk mengambil kursus pilihan.
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terpilih, pilihan

chosen or selected, especially for a position or office

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The elect officials will take office next month.
Pegawai terpilih akan memegang jawatan bulan depan.
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He is a member of the elect few who truly understand the theory.
Dia adalah ahli dari segelintir orang terpilih yang benar-benar memahami teori itu.
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yang terpilih, yang dipilih

a person who has been chosen or elected

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The elect gathered for the special ceremony.
Para terpilih berkumpul untuk upacara khas itu.
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Only the elect will be admitted to the exclusive club.
Hanya golongan terpilih sahaja yang akan diterima masuk ke kelab eksklusif itu.
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