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opt for

This page is about the phrasal verb opt for.



Meaning: If you opt for something, you choose it from a range of possible options.

Synonym: choose, go for (informal)



For example:

opt for sth


My husband opted for early retirement because he didn't want to work until he was 65 years old.

opt for sth


Many companies now opt for outsourcing if they need something like intranet-based real-time workflow management.

Quick Quiz:

Jamal opted for overtime because he

a. needed to make more money

b. wanted more time with his kids

c. had stress-related health problems



opt in

This page is about the phrasal verb opt in.


Meaning: If you opt in, you choose to accept something, or do something, that is offered to you as an option.


For example:

opt in

When they're purchasing a product online, we give our customers the chance to subscribe to our newsletter, but we only send it to those who've opted in.

opt in

We have English classes for our workers. They don't have to attend, but if they opt in they're expected to complete the course.


Quick Quiz:

Customers who want the extended warranty have to opt in, which means they get it

a. automatically

b. if they choose to

c. without choosing to




opt out

This page is about the phrasal verb opt out.


Meaning: If you opt out of something, you choose not to be involved in it.


Synonym: bow out


For example:

opt out of sth

Lots of people have opted out of our English classes. Maybe the classes are too dull.

opt out of sth

There will be no refunds for people who opt out of the program.


Nouns often used as objects with opt out: course, program, class, scheme, activity



Quick Quiz:

Some people opted out of the company's fitness program because they

a. didn't like exercising

b. really enjoyed exercising

c. weren't allowed to join