opt.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. optative.

2. optical.

3. optician.

4. optics.

5. optional.

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opt ² American  

[opt] / ɒpt /

verb (used without object)

1. to make a choice; choose (usually followed byfor ).

   Synonyms:

   elect , pick , select

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verb phrase

1. opt in  to decide to make use of or take part in something.

   To receive automatic updates, opt in under the email notification section.

2. opt out  to decide to withdraw from or not take part in something.

   You can opt out of the pension plan, but you lose the employer and government contribution.

opt British  

/ ɒpt /

verb

1. to show preference (for) or choose (to do something) See also opt in See also opt out

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Other Word Forms

• unopted adjective

Etymology

Origin of opt

First recorded in 1875–80; from French opter “to choose, divide,” from Latin optāre “to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select”

Example Sentences

An ad in a national newspaper felt too flashy, so they opted for the Sunday edition of a local paper in San Francisco.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warner Music subsequently signed a partnership with the company, which will allow users to create AI-generated songs using the voices, names and likenesses of the Warner acts who opt in to the service.

From BBC

In that instance, the public were given the chance to choose the overall winner, opting for the term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy" behaviour.

From Barron's

Since the start of the year, more than 4,000 refugees have abandoned Ugandan encampments, opting to return to Burundi, South Sudan and other countries, according to the U.N. refugee agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

While a few reputable free options exist, if you plan to use a VPN, consider opting for a subscription model.

From Salon

Related Words

• decide
• elect
• go for
• prefer