As a Noun: 1. The choice you make at an election, or at a meeting where decisions are made. English = vote 2. An organised process in which people vote to choose a person or group of people to hold an official position or to represent them in government. English = election. 3. A vote in which all the people in a country or region are asked whether they agree or disagree with a particular policy. English = referendum. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make your choice in an election or at a meeting, usually be writing on a piece of paper. English = vote. 2. To choose a person to hold an official position or to represent you in government by voting. English = elect.