to decide not to choose a particular option
решить не выбирать конкретный вариант (reshit' ne vybirať' konkretnyy variant)
"After considering the risks, the company opted against the merger."
"После учета рисков компания отказалась от слияния." (posle ucheta riskov kompaniya otkazalas' ot sliyania)
to stay somewhere for a short time during a long journey
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
to have very little of something left
to stop repeating mistakes as you gain experience
to become a member of a sports team or group
to reach a shared decision or understanding
