opt for

opt for (something)

To choose some option in preference to others. The kids opted for a trip to Disneyland instead of New York City. Personally, I would just opt to stay home. I always opt for first class when I fly overseas.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

opt for something

to choose a particular option. I opted for the orange one. I opt for not going out at all.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

opt for

v.
To choose something, especially over some other option: I opted for a king-sized bed when I made my hotel reservation.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • opt for (something)
  • opt in favor of
  • opt in favor of (someone or something)
  • opt out
  • opt out (of something)
  • have (any/no) feelings about (someone or something)
  • have feelings about
  • it will cost you
  • it/that will cost (one)
  • opt in
References in periodicals archive
Those who opt for the electronic route will receive certain benefits in fees.
Korean banks to offer benefits to customers who do not opt for bankbooks
Keep clear of naan breads and fried rices and instead opt for boiled rice.
For dessert opt for fruits rather than sugar or dairy laden choices.
Opt for salads although ask for them to be brought without any dressing.
Opt for white meats and fish rather than red meats, burgers or sausages.
Healthy eating's order of the day; Dining out doesn't have to mean pigging out if you follow these tips: Fitness
A top official at China's central bank has said that the bank could opt for more monetary easing measures.
Chen Yulu, member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China, said the bank could opt for more rate cuts.
Central bank official says China could opt for more monetary easing
Global Banking News-1 September 2010-Survey says sizeable number of US customers would opt for overdraft protection(C)2010 ENPublishing - http://www.enpublishing.co.uk
A survey that was commissioned by ABA has shown that about 46 per cent of US bank customers would opt for overdraft protection.
According to the survey, 46 per cent of customers have already opted for overdraft protection, or would opt for it in future to ensure debit card transactions.
Survey says sizeable number of US customers would opt for overdraft protection