"opt" meaning in English

See opt in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ɒpt/ Audio: en-us-opt.ogg [US] Forms: opt [canonical], opts [third-person, singular], opted [past], opted [past, participle], opting [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you opt for something, you choose it instead of something else. Synonyms: choose, elect
    Sense id: simple-opt-en-verb-0JwB7vFo
  2. If you opt out of something, you choose not to do it.
    Sense id: simple-opt-en-verb-PIhZ7Pmv
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          "text": "With higher gas prices, more buyers are opting for smaller cars."
        },
        {
          "text": "I wanted to go with them, but opted instead to stay home."
        }
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    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "You will continue to receive the email unless you opt out."
        }
      ],
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        "If you opt out of something, you choose not to do it."
      ],
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        },
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          "text": "I wanted to go with them, but opted instead to stay home."
        }
      ],
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        "If you opt for something, you choose it instead of something else."
      ],
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        {
          "word": "choose"
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        {
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        }
      ]
    },
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        {
          "text": "You will continue to receive the email unless you opt out."
        }
      ],
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