opt

[US]/ɒpt/
[UK]/ɑːpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. choose.

Phrases & Collocations

opt for

opt out

optimal choice

Example Sentences

opt to do sth.

don't opt for a system that's flavour of the month.

speculation on the likely effect of opting out.

They opt for more holiday instead of more pay.

opted for early retirement; opted not to go.

consumers will opt for low-priced goods.

opt-outs from key parts of the treaty.

co-opted the criticism by embracing it.

the treaty gives any country the right to opt out of a single currency.

I became very rebellious and opted out.

People might opt to do that in big dungeons with a bindstone near the entrance.

co-opt rebels by giving them positions of authority.

What courses are most students opting for?

the green parties have had most of their ideas co-opted by bigger parties.

the database would not include a person's name unless he opted in.

My friend and I opted for the Greek style Baklava, the rich sweetness of this balanced wonderfully with our coffee.

Do you see a future Prime Minister who shops at Paul Smith and dunks Duchy Originals into Lapsang Souchong?Opt for Hugo.

The New York chef would opt for a simple meal of gravlax (salt-cured salmon) with crisp bread and dill mustard sauce, and nigiri-style sushi.

Real-world Examples

They all have sort of opted for managed transitions.

Source: NPR News July 2019 Collection

It seems that Alex opted for the private sector.

Source: Person of Interest Season 5

Yet surprisingly often, firms opt not to structure pay in this way.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

This gives the person a choice, allowing him to verbally opt in.

Source: Past exam questions of new reading types in the postgraduate entrance examination.

The speculation is that Mrs.Clinton will opt for the Verginia senator Tim Kaine.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2016

Next time, maybe I'll opt for the half order of Rocky Mountain oysters.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Gourmet Food

If he's found not guilty more may opt for jury trials.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Makers of clear plastic bottles may also opt for new fossil-fuel based plastic to save money.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

Women opt for a warm emotional atmosphere where communication flows freely.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

The finding suggests that cost is the main driver for people to opt for fuel efficiency.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation June 2014

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