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

Putting that aside, learning how closely Microsoft can keep tabs on your Windows PC is a bit unnerving, especially since there’s no way to opt out of the tracking. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Many users rushed to share instructions on how to opt out of the sharing, as privacy advocates raised concerns that Meta did not seek direct consent. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Private accounts and users below the age of 18 are automatically opted out. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 July 2026

Zaninovich said she was given no choice to opt out and get a regular passport. — Michele Kelemen, NPR, 8 July 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