opt (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɒpt/

Definition

To make a choice from a range of possibilities, especially by voting or selecting.

Examples

• Employees can opt to receive their bonus in cash or as extra vacation days.

• Parents often opt to send their children to private schools.

• If you don't want to participate, you can opt out of the survey.

How to Use opt

opt for (prepositional phrase)

To choose a particular thing or course of action. — "He opted for a career in medicine rather than business."

opt out of (prepositional phrase)

To choose not to participate in something. — "She decided to opt out of the competition at the last minute."

Synonyms of opt

Words with a similar meaning to opt:

• choose
• select
• elect
• prefer
• espouse

Antonyms of opt

Words with the opposite meaning to opt:

• reject
• decline

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