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

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That said, those more prone to infections may want to opt out of an in-room coffee and head to a nearby cafe instead. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Even after opting out, the data is still temporarily retained to monitor fraud and abuse. — Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Notre Dame had never allowed a football prospect to skip an entire academic year, never mind opting out of another season of athletic development. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Instead, armed with rolls of film, more and more Gen Zers appear to be opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible. — Rotem Rozental, The Conversation, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for opt out

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of opt out was in 1951

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