Opt

Pronunciation

• IPA: /É’pt/Rhymes: -É’pt

Origin

From French opter, from Latin optare “to choose” or "to select"

Full definition of opt

Verb

1. (intransitive) To choose; to select.He opted not to go.She opted for the salad rather than the steak.
• 2011, September 2, Phil McNulty, Bulgaria 0-3 England, 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

Related terms

• option
• optional

Anagrams

• OTP, pot, PTO, top, TPO