Definition of opt
intransitive verb
: to make a choice; especially : to decide in favor of something opted for a tax increase — Tom Wicker After perusing the menu he opted for the prime rib.
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after that near catastrophe, they opted to reinstate the telephone service
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In areas where United's basic economy airfares are similar to what other airlines charge for regular coach tickets, passengers aren't likely to opt for United's more restrictive version.
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Because Bailey opts to spend his summers on the AAU baseball circuit, his recruitment revolves around the diamond.
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Beach Combing Point Dume Arizona resident Amy Robinette, holding month-old Davis, was visiting her grandmother in Burbank when the family opted to cool off at the beach.
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Hamilton instead opted for a two-day holiday in Greece after finishing fourth in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
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In the drawing room, Diana and Prince Charles opted for pale yellow walls, a Flemish tapestry as the focal point and a vibrant rug with both green and orange details.
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That was when his owner, red and raw with sunburn, opted to put him in his carrying cage instead of giving him a shoulder ride back to their Near North Side apartment building.
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Opponents worry that the visit will be seen as a tacit endorsement of a Polish government that has been criticized by its European Union partners for moves to co-opt the news media, its political opponents and, most recently, the courts.
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Those desiring more drama can opt for the available Lexus Dynamic Handling system (LDH), which coordinates the electric power steering system with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) and Active Rear Steering (ARS).
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Origin and Etymology of opt
French opter, from Latin optare
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Definition of opt
1 optical; optician; optics
2 option; optional
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playDefinition of opt for English Language Learners
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: to choose one thing instead of another
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Medical Definition of opt
optician
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