opt out

verb

opted out; opting out; opts out

intransitive verb

: to choose not to participate in something

—often used with of

opted out of the project

Examples of opt out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If someone opts out or changes a preference, that decision should follow them across apps, channels and systems. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

CliniSync does, in fact, have a form to let patients opt out. — Alex Rosenblat — Calmatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Actors are free to opt out, and the form is said to be in line with SAG-AFTRA guidelines. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

For example, if the court rules that religious organizations have a constitutional right to opt out of state antidiscrimination rules while receiving public funds, that principle may not stop at LGBTQ+ rights. — Preston Green Iii, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for opt out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout