to decide not to choose a particular option
decidir no elegir una opción en particular (decidir no elegir una opcion en particular)
"After considering the risks, the company opted against the merger."
"Después de considerar los riesgos, la empresa optó en contra de la fusión." (despues de considerar los riesgos, la empresa opto en contra de la fusion)
to make sure cultural traditions continue to exist
to calculate the total cost or amount
to release tension and stop worrying
to ask loudly for something or someone
to criticize or challenge someone publicly
to present or explain a strategy or proposal clearly