opt

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɒpt/

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Verb

Plain form opt

Third-person singular opts

Past tense opted

Past participle opted

Present participle opting

1. If you opt for something, you choose it instead of something else.
   • Synonyms: choose and elect

   With higher gas prices, more buyers are opting for smaller cars.

   I wanted to go with them, but opted instead to stay home.

2. If you opt out of something, you choose not to do it.

   You will continue to receive the email unless you opt out.

Related words

• option