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opting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑptɪŋ// UK //ˈɒptɪŋ// opt·ing

v. making a choice to do or take one thing instead of another. You use this when you decide on a specific path or option.

v. making a choice from a range of possibilities. Present participle of 'opt'; frequently followed by the preposition 'for' or an infinitive clause.


SIMPLE

She is opting for the vegetarian meal today.

CONTEXTUAL

More students are opting to study online this semester to save money on travel and housing.

COMPLEX

By opting for a decentralized management structure, the firm successfully reduced bureaucratic delays and empowered local branch managers to respond more quickly to market shifts.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is intransitive and typically takes the preposition 'for' before a noun or 'to' before an infinitive.

Pitfall

opting the blue oneopting for the blue oneThe verb is intransitive and requires the preposition 'for' when followed by a noun phrase.

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