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

Netflix has done that a lot recently with big shows, but opted out this time for everyone’s benefit. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

ComEd would be required to supply and bill all customers in Naperville, although customers would also have the option of opting out of ComEd and selecting an alternative supplier. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The model will also now account for smart TV owners who opted out of data sharing. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Kansas will have the option to opt out of participating for one year, beginning in 2028. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 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