opt in
verb
opted in; opting in; opts in
: to choose to do or be involved in something
The company offered a new health insurance plan so that more workers would opt in.
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Travelers who opt in typically gain access to a kind of experience that hotels simply aren’t built to deliver.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Smart thermostats only deliver grid‑level benefits when large numbers of homeowners opt in to programs that allow utilities to briefly adjust heating and cooling during periods of peak demand.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Parents on the account can opt in for a debit card for their teen as well.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Our hope is that both have the courage to opt in — for the good of the students in New York and Illinois.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Smart thermostats only deliver grid‑level benefits when large numbers of homeowners opt in to programs that allow utilities to briefly adjust heating and cooling during periods of peak demand.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Parents on the account can opt in for a debit card for their teen as well.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Our hope is that both have the courage to opt in — for the good of the students in New York and Illinois.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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“Opt in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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