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

It also calls for expanding national health privacy laws to cover health-related information collected from health apps and fitness trackers and making it easier for users to opt out of body-centric data collections.

From Los Angeles Times

He opted for deals over delicate diplomacy and often put a price tag on America’s friendships.

From BBC

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

From BBC

She has opted not to disclose the nature of parents' crimes, but outlined the "social stigma" she experienced as a result of their imprisonment.

From BBC

Sniffing blood, South Africa soon turned down two presentable penalties, opting to kick for the corner rather than posts.

From BBC

Related Words

• decide
• elect
• go for
• prefer