opt

¹

[opt]

verb (used without object)

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

   Synonyms: elect, pick, select

verb phrase

1. opt in,  to decide to make use of or take part in something.

   To receive automatic updates, opt in under the email notification section.

2. opt out,  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

1. optative.

2. optical.

3. optician.

4. optics.

5. optional.

opt

/ ɒpt /

verb

1. to show preference (for) or choose (to do something) See also opt in See also opt out

Other Word Forms

• unopted 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

She also opted to get additional ear piercings for the series.

From Los Angeles Times

Only riders with a verified Uber account can opt to pay in cash.

From Los Angeles Times

A recent survey by personal finance website NerdWallet found that more than 2 in 5 Americans said they would almost always opt for a retailer that offers free shipping over one that doesn’t.

From Los Angeles Times

When asked what she would purchase with her first healthy fight purse, the teenager opted against a flash car.

From BBC

Most Western leaders opted not to attend China's "Victory Day" parade.

From BBC

Related Words

• decide 
• elect 
• go for 
• prefer