opt out
/ˌɑpt ˈaʊt/
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Type
Phrasal verb
Meaning
To choose not to participate in an activity, arrangement, or program.
Employees can opt out of the company pension plan at any time.
Did you opt out before the deadline passed?
How it's used
This means “choose not to participate”
- opt out of the program
Say “opt out of it.” Not “opt it out.”
Several members chose to opt out of the study.
Collocations
- opt out of a system
- opt out of marketing emails
- choose to opt out