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

Among other requests, the suit also asks the court to declare that the county can legally opt out of the legislation. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

If the waiver is granted, callers would still be limited by certain conditions, including allowing consumers to opt out and making no more than three calls within 30 days to each individual recipient. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Firms may opt out of consideration during the list creation process. — Kelli Grant, Cfp®,riley De León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Increasing numbers of workers are opting out of their workplace pensions to save money, but there are risks to be aware of. — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 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