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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Many accounts were opted in by default, making their public photos available to the tool and setting off alarm in the entertainment industry. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 In regulated consumer messaging, a 17-year-old can't legally opt in to marketing texts, and a general model has no idea. Harshil Shah, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 For one, cities must opt in to AB 1033 to allow the conversions. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Do yourself a favor and come early to circle the block or opt in for a rideshare. Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opt in

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“Opt in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20in. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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