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
The troupe will ask for audience consent, and participants can opt out.
—
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Bravo opted out of a traditional reunion because a rift between OG star Teresa Giudice and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, had split the group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Set one option as the default – whether in organ donation, retirement savings or privacy settings – and most people stick with it simply because opting out takes effort.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Sborz, who is on a minor league contract, can’t opt out of his deal before April 15.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Bravo opted out of a traditional reunion because a rift between OG star Teresa Giudice and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, had split the group.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Set one option as the default – whether in organ donation, retirement savings or privacy settings – and most people stick with it simply because opting out takes effort.
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Sborz, who is on a minor league contract, can’t opt out of his deal before April 15.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
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 29 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
