___ out, choose not to (3)

I believe the answer is:

opt

(Other definitions for opt that I've seen before include "Pick from pot" , "Select as a preferable alternative" , "Hold in the highest esteem" , "Prefer, choose" , "Plump for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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