opt

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BrE /ɒpt/ AmE /ɑːpt/

verb en → es

past opted pp opted ing opting

1 CHOOSE [transitive] B2

to choose to do something, especially when you have other choices

elegir, optar por

  • opt for sth

Collocations opt for a vegetarian meal · opt for the cheaper option

  • She opted to study abroad.

    Ella optó por estudiar en el extranjero.

2 DECIDE [transitive] B1

to decide to do something, especially when you have other choices

decidir, elegir

  • opt for sth

Collocations opt to do something · opt out of something

  • He opted not to go.

    Él decidió no ir.