Definition of "Elect" :

noun: an exclusive group of people

"One of the elect who have power inside the government."

verb: choose

"I elected to have my funds deposited automatically."

verb: select by a vote for an office or membership

"We elected him chairman of the board."

adjective: elected but not yet installed in office

"The president elect."

adjective: selected as the best

"An elect circle of artists."