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opt Listen to audio/ˈɑ:pt/ verb
opts; opt·ed; opt·ing
[no obj] : to choose one thing instead of another — often + for He usually orders strawberry ice cream but opted for chocolate this time.often followed by to + verb She was offered a job but opted to go to college instead. We opted not to buy the extra insurance.
opt in [phrasal verb]
: to choose to do or be involved in something
The company offered a new health insurance plan so that more workers would opt in.
opt out [phrasal verb]
: to choose not to do or be involved in something
Most employees participated in the pension plan, but a few opted out.often + of A few employees opted out of the pension plan.see also opt-out

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