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

There was a three-week opt out period, with just 16 families declining the offer.

From BBC

UCLA’s Lauren Betts — who holds at least one extra year of college eligibility — and Janiah Barker, are also draft-eligible should the Sparks opt for the local connection.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than opt to discard so many of those who had taken the side to number one in the world, the soon-to-be British and Irish Lions head coach rotated minimally for the Pumas, bringing in Robbie Henshaw for Bundee Aki for the only change to the starting side.

From BBC

Most operators opt to have their deep-sea subs certified - but it is not mandatory.

From BBC

For an additional $3 per month, users could opt to watch shows ad free.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decide
• elect
• go for
• prefer