opt

//ɒpt//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Verb

optInfinitive
optPresent tense
optedPast tense
optedPast participle
optingPresent participle
optsThird-person singular
1

To make a choice or decision, especially from a range of possibilities.

She opted for the vegetarian menu.

2

To choose to participate in or withdraw from something (often used with 'in' or 'out').

I decided to opt out of the mailing list.