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opt

Syllabification: (opt)
Pronunciation: /äpt/

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Definition of opt

verb

[no object]
  • make a choice from a range of possibilities:consumers will opt for low-priced goods [with infinitive]:students opting to continue with physics

Phrasal Verbs

opt out

choose not to participate in or carry on with something:they had both opted out of the medical plan

Origin:

late 19th century: from French opter, from Latin optare 'choose, wish'

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