verb
- to make a choice or decision; to choose to do something
Usage: often followed by ‘for’ or ‘to’
Examples
- She opted for the vegetarian meal.
- Many students opt to take the bus instead of driving.
- He opted out of the company’s health insurance plan.
- We opted for a quiet evening at home.
- The team opted to play defensively in the final minutes.
- Parents can opt their children out of standardized testing.