The term OPT TO DROP is composed of two crossword solutions, OMIT and CEDE. OMIT means to leave out or exclude something, while CEDE means to give up or surrender something. Together, the phrase OPT TO DROP suggests that one has the option to choose to give up something, or to leave it out. This phrase can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when making decisions about what to include in a project or when deciding whether to keep or discard an item.