Opt for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑpt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
OPT-for
ˈɒpt/ /fˈɔː
OPT-faw
التعريف
To choose something from among two or more options, often after thinking about it carefully.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Opt for' is more formal than just 'choose' and is often used in writing and business or official contexts. Common with things like 'opt for a refund', 'opt for the cheaper option'. Usually followed by a noun or gerund ('opt for walking'). Not used with people (we don't 'opt for' a friend).
Spanish: optar por - elegirPortuguese (BR): optar por - escolherPortuguese (PT): optar por - escolherChinese (Simplified): 选择Chinese (Traditional): 選擇Hindi: चुननाArabic: اختارBengali: বেছে নেওয়া - নির্বাচন করাRussian: выбрать - делать выбор в пользуJapanese: 選ぶVietnamese: chọn - lựa chọnKorean: 선택하다Turkish: tercih etmek - seçmekUrdu: منتخب کرنا - چنناIndonesian: memilih
جمل نموذجية
Many students opt for online courses.
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You can opt for tea or coffee.
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They decided to opt for the cheaper option.
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If you’re not sure, it’s safest to opt for the standard plan.
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These days, more people opt for working from home.
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Instead of dessert, I’ll opt for some fresh fruit.
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