Definition & Meaning of "opt"in English

to opt

to choose something over something else

Intransitive: to opt for a specific option

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

Action verb

Regular

Present tense

opt

3rd person singular

opts

Present participle

opting

Past simple

opted

Past participle

opted

Examples

Given the tight schedule, she decided to opt for the quicker route to the airport.

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