opt in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Choose to take part in something
Why “in”? A person, idea, effort, or item becomes part of a group, activity, or plan.
“You can opt in to the newsletter.”
“Users can opt in to text alerts.”
Don't confuse with
Opt in means choose to take part in something. Opt out means choose not to take part in something.
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“You can opt in to the newsletter.” What does it mean?
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opt out
A contrast learners often mix up
Choose not to take part in something
blend in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Look or behave like the people around you
break in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
bring in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
chime in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Add a comment to a conversation
chip in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Contribute money or effort to a shared cause
come in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
count in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Include as a participant
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