Chosen to sit after standing (7)

I believe the answer is:

elected

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'chosen' is the definition.
(electing is a kind of choosing)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for elected that I've seen before include "Chose by poll" , "Chosen to form government" , "Chosen for office" , "In a position" , "made a choice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app