Below you will find two examples and then the meaning of the phrasal verb 'opt for' which you are likely to find used in the Cambridge Advanced exam.
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Examples
"Which of the mobile phones did you buy in the end?"
"I really liked the iPhone, but it was really expensive. So I OPTED FOR the new Samsung, which was nearly as good but $250 less."
"Have you decided the colour of your new car yet?"
"I do like it in white, red and yellow. But I think I am going to OPT FOR dark blue. I have always liked the colour."
Meaning
To choose one out of a number of possible different options.
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