Chose to drop tedious content (5)
I believe the answer is:
opted
'chose' is the definition.
(to opt for something is to choose it)
'to drop tedious content' is the wordplay.
'content' indicates a hidden word (letters contained within the clue).
'OPTED' can be found hidden inside 'to drop tedious'.
(Other definitions for opted that I've seen before include "Plumped (for)" , "Chose from depot" , "Made choice, selected" , "Depot (anag.)" , "'Decided on, chose (5)'" .)