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
Meanwhile, other major brands have opted out of participating, in part due to competitive concerns.
—
Amy Kadens, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
But outside of those programs, very few schools chose to opt out of the settlement.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
The default position is that potential participants are enrolled in the plan, but can opt out.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Brown said she should have been notified about the content of that program and had the opportunity to opt out.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for opt out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amy Kadens, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
But outside of those programs, very few schools chose to opt out of the settlement.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
The default position is that potential participants are enrolled in the plan, but can opt out.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Brown said she should have been notified about the content of that program and had the opportunity to opt out.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for opt out
Cite this Entry
“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share