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

And for anyone who would rather opt out of all this entirely, Philip Johnson’s first residential commission is being restored in Bedford and will soon be looking for a very architecturally literate new owner! — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Parents are demanding the chance to opt out of apps and learning platforms, and others, including Cherkin, are suing ed tech companies and publishers, accusing them of data privacy violations and false advertising. — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Love played just 147 snaps in 2023, peaking against Oregon State in the Sun Bowl after starter Audric Estime opted out. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The company will also develop a way for teens to opt out of the algorithm that tailors posts based on an individual’s history on the sites. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 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