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opt

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑːpt/ · UK /ɒpt/

Forms: opting, opted

opt means: To choose one possibility instead of another.

verb

CHOOSEB2

To choose one possibility instead of another.

  • I usually opt for tea.
  • They opted to stay another night.
  • Would you opt for the smaller car?

How to use it: opt for something (We opted for the cheaper tickets.); opt to do something (She opted to travel alone.); opt against something (They opted against a large wedding.)

Similar words: choose, select

Common phrases: opt for something, opt to stay, opt against something

CHOOSE NONPARTICIPATIONB2

To choose not to take part in something or not to receive a service.

  • You can opt out.
  • She opted out of the training program.
  • How do I opt out of marketing emails?

How to use it: opt out of something (You can opt out of these emails at any time.)

Similar words: withdraw, decline to participate

Opposites: opt in

Common phrases: opt out, opt out of, opt out entirely

Questions about opt

What does opt mean?

To choose one possibility instead of another.

What is opt in other languages?

Türkçe: seçmek · Español: optar · Français: opter · Deutsch: wählen · Italiano: optare · 日本語: 選ぶ

How do you pronounce opt?

In American English /ɑːpt/; in British English /ɒpt/.

How do you use opt in a sentence?

I usually opt for tea. They opted to stay another night.

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