opt

[ opt ]
/ ɒpt /
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verb (used without object)

to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).

Verb Phrases

opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.

Origin of opt

1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select

OTHER WORDS FROM opt

un·opt·ed, adjective

Words nearby opt

opsonin, opsonization, opsonize, opsonocytophagic, opsonometry, opt, opt in, opt out, opt-, opt., optative

Definition for opt (2 of 2)

opt.

optative.
optical.
optician.
optics.
optional.

Words related to opt

elect, prefer, decide, cull, pick, take, select, mark

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British Dictionary definitions for opt

opt
/ (ɒpt) /

verb

(when intr, foll by for) to show preference (for) or choose (to do something) See also opt in See also opt out

Word Origin for opt

C19: from French opter, from Latin optāre to choose