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opt in

to choose to be included in an activity or service by giving your consent when inclusion is not automatic.

In plain English

It means actively saying yes to take part in an activity or receive a service. You are included because you gave consent, not because inclusion happens automatically.

In context

Here, it labels the choice to give consent to receive the selected account communications or updates.

Situation
Profile setup, contact details, verification fields, and preference settings
What it communicates
labels the choice to allow the selected account communications or updates.

Meaning limits

The term itself does not say what specific communications or updates are covered.

Examples

“Parents can opt in to the after-school club; no child is enrolled automatically.”

Core meaning

“When she opened the account, she opted in to receive updates.”

In context