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
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DeJong is a non-roster invitee who can opt out of his minor league contract toward the end of spring training.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In recent years, many top players have opted out of on-field combine evaluations.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Spain was the only member that opted out of the pledge.
—Domi Suskova, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s why the Knights decided to opt out of this week’s CIF Southern California Regional, coach Paden Mitchell said.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
In recent years, many top players have opted out of on-field combine evaluations.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Spain was the only member that opted out of the pledge.
—Domi Suskova, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
That’s why the Knights decided to opt out of this week’s CIF Southern California Regional, coach Paden Mitchell said.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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