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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Randle and Reid can both opt out of the final years of their deals, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is simply an unrestricted free agent.
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Koechner opted out of running the bases and sat at the commentary desk for the game.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
With the victory, Marina qualifies for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs, however, the Vikings are opting out of the tournament, Hay said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
The union opted out of the current agreement with the WNBA, which was inked in 2020.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
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Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Koechner opted out of running the bases and sat at the commentary desk for the game.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
With the victory, Marina qualifies for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs, however, the Vikings are opting out of the tournament, Hay said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
The union opted out of the current agreement with the WNBA, which was inked in 2020.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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