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

California law allows members to opt out of sharing their name, property address, mailing address and email address through the membership list by notifying the association in writing. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Earlier this year, Uthmeier also sued TikTok and OpenAI over safety features on the platforms while opting out of a $17 billion multi-state settlement with Meta, which allegedly failed to protect minors. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The way last season ended — with a College Football Playoff snub, followed by opting out of bowl season entirely — and the way Freeman has weaponized it matter. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

It was widely believed that Koval, 20, opted out in opposition to LSU’s signing 6-foot-5 Russian center Anna Minaeva, who previously played professionally for MBA Moscow. — David K. Li, NBC news, 3 Sep. 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