See more synonyms for opt on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object)- to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
- opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.
Origin of opt
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
Related formsun·opt·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for opt out- (intr, adverb often foll by of) to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of)
- the act of opting out, esp of local-authority administrationopt-outs by hospitals and schools
- (when intr, foll by for) to show preference (for) or choose (to do something)See also opt in See also opt out
Word Origin for opt
C19: from French opter, from Latin optāre to choose
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Word Origin and History for opt outv.1877, from French opter "to choose" (16c.), from Latin optare "choose, desire" (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922. Related: Opted; opting.
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Idioms and Phrases with opt outChoose not to participate, as in Our school opted out of the state competition. [Slang; mid-1900s]
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