Meaning of opt in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑpt/

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  1. Verb

    opt

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from French opter, from Latin optare‘choose, wish’

    Definitions

    1. select as an alternative

    Examples

    • « choose instead »
    • « prefer as an alternative »
    • « I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant »
    • « She opted for the job on the East coast »

    Derived terms

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