verb (used without object)
Verb phrases 1.
to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for ).
2.
opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.
Origin:
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
Related forms
un·opt·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
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Word Origin & History
opt
1877, from Fr. opter "to choose," from L. optare "choose, desire" (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
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Example sentences
If you choose to opt in, information about all your purchases is made available to your friends.
And the user can opt, if he wishes, to have the computer read the whole text out loud.
One of the reasons many opt for wood-burning features is concern about global climate change.
It was left to users to figure out how to opt in for extra security.
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