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Definition of 'opt'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To choose; to select.
  • He opted not to go.
    She opted for the salad rather than the steak.
  • * {{quote-news
  • |year=2011 |date=September 2 |author=Phil McNulty |title=Bulgaria 0-3 England |work=BBC citation |page= |passage=The Italian opted for Bolton's Cahill alongside captain John Terry - and his decision was rewarded with a goal after only 13 minutes. Bulgaria gave a hint of defensive frailties to come when they failed to clear Young's corner, and when Gareth Barry found Cahill in the box he applied the finish past Nikolay Mihaylov.}}

    Derived terms

    * opt in * opt out * co-opt

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    Similar to 'opt'

    oft, obit, obdt, oPt