Opt | Mean of opt in English Dictionary

/ˈɑːpt/

• Verb
• to choose one thing instead of another
1. He usually orders strawberry ice cream but opted for chocolate this time.
2. She was offered a job but opted to go to college instead.
3. We opted not to buy the extra insurance.
• to choose to do or be involved in something
1. The company offered a new health insurance plan so that more workers would opt in.
• to choose not to do or be involved in something
1. Most employees participated in the pension plan, but a few opted out.
2. A few employees opted out of the pension plan.