opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: 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
When the Cockettes were invited to perform in New York in the fall of 1971, Hibiscus and Rumi opted out.
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Penelope Green, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The only real way to opt out is to have your administrator email Slack at feedback@slack.com.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Anyone who is eligible for the settlement but who might wish to retain their right to sue Walmart for a similar issue on their own must also opt out of the settlement by May 22.
—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Following medical advice, the couple also opted out of the customary post-service events, including a reception and a private family lunch.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Worst of all, because required online homework platforms get bundled with Inclusive Access, opting out is not a realistic option.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Both players can opt out at the end of each season.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The next year, Bart was thrust into the starting job in the majors when Posey opted out of the pandemic season, despite not playing a game above Double-A.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The family of five will shift tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at Windsor Castle on Sunday and instead spend the weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Penelope Green, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The only real way to opt out is to have your administrator email Slack at feedback@slack.com.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Anyone who is eligible for the settlement but who might wish to retain their right to sue Walmart for a similar issue on their own must also opt out of the settlement by May 22.
—Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Following medical advice, the couple also opted out of the customary post-service events, including a reception and a private family lunch.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
Worst of all, because required online homework platforms get bundled with Inclusive Access, opting out is not a realistic option.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Both players can opt out at the end of each season.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The next year, Bart was thrust into the starting job in the majors when Posey opted out of the pandemic season, despite not playing a game above Double-A.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
The family of five will shift tradition by opting out of the royals’ Easter services at Windsor Castle on Sunday and instead spend the weekend privately at home.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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