opt

noun

(linguistics) Abbreviation of Old Portuguese. [Synonym of Old Galician-Portuguese.]

Initialism of occupied Palestinian territories.

Initialism of Optional Practical Training.

Alternative letter-case form of oPt.

verb

(intransitive) To choose; select.

Roots

optoopt- · Latin · choose, wish

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