opt
/ɒpt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: opts · opting · opted
Meaning · English
To choose; select.
Verb
Examples
He opted not to go.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “opt” mean?
To choose; select.
Is “opt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.