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  1. opt
  2. opt out
  3. co-opt

1opt

intransitive verb \ˈäpt\

Definition of OPT

: to make a choice; especially : to decide in favor of something <opted for a tax increase — Tom Wicker>

Examples of OPT

  1. <after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service>

Origin of OPT

French opter, from Latin optare
First Known Use: 1877

Related to OPT

Synonyms
choose, conclude, determine, figure, name, decide, resolve, settle (on or upon)

Rhymes with OPT

Copt, knopped, topped

2opt

abbreviation

Definition of OPT

1
optical; optician; optics
2
option; optional

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

opt

abbreviation    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of OPT

optician

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