opt

¹

[ opt ]

verb (used without object)

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

   Synonyms: elect, pick, select

verb phrase

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

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

2. 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.

²

abbreviation for

1. optative.
2. optical.
3. optician.
4. optics.
5. optional.

opt

/ ɒpt /

verb

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

Other Words From

• un·opt·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of opt¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of opt¹

C19: from French opter, from Latin optāre to choose

Example Sentences

Men may opt out of the discussion rather than risk saying something wrong.

From The Daily Beast

Nor, however, did it opt for opening a dialogue with the civil society.

From The Daily Beast

Instead, opt for eating complete meals with good sources of protein and fiber.

From The Daily Beast

If you tend to inhale your food without realizing how much you consumed, opt for nibbles like in-shell pistachio nuts.

From The Daily Beast

Allowing religiously affiliated organizations to opt out of Obamacare, period.

From The Daily Beast

I don't know if it's 'nother opt'cal d'lusion—but you appear t' me to ha' gorrem on.

From Project Gutenberg

Curus opt'cal d'lusion—due to overshtudy—everything's spinnin' round.

From Project Gutenberg

Czechoslovaks who are habitually resident in Germany will have a similar right to opt for Czechoslovak nationality.

From Project Gutenberg

Any person over 18 years of age habitually resident in the territory restored to Denmark will be entitled to opt for Germany.

From Project Gutenberg

The observation of this variety in divers eclipses, you may see set downe by Keplar Opt.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• decide
• elect
• go for
• prefer