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opt

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[ opt ]

verb (used without object)

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

    Synonyms: , ,



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.

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abbreviation for

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

opt

/ ɒ /

verb

  1. whenintr, foll by for to show preference (for) or choose (to do something) See also opt in See also opt out
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·DZ· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of opt1

First recorded in 1875–80; from French opter “to choose, divide,” from Latin DZ “to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of opt1

C19: from French opter, from Latin DZ to choose
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It made Tuesday a seemingly daunting task, with the Dodgers opting for the type of bullpen-game strategy they used too often last October.

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"I think a lot of Aboriginal people have really chosen to opt out of the political space and of so -called democracy in Australia," she says.

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Choice ticketholders choose from standard seats upon booking, while those who opt for Basic — the most restrictive fare — are assigned seats at check-in.

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Universal said at the time that the company asked Karpen to remain with the studio but that he opted to stay in New York with his family.

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Just when you think this season could not get any worse for Exeter, the powers that be at Sandy Park opt for a second coaching change in as many months.

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