opt

verb

SayOPT/ɑpt/UK/ɒpt/AUS/ɔpt/

Formsopts, opting, opted

1 meaning of opt

1
verbintransitive
To make a choice; to select one option from those available.
When given the choice, most travelers opt for the cheaper flight.
He opted out of the committee to focus on his research.
Similarchoose, decide, elect

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Origin

From French opter, from Latin optare, meaning "to choose" or "to select."