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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Clearly communicating what data is being collected and how it’s being used, as well as allowing consumers to opt out of data collection, is critical for avoiding privacy infringements.
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Thomas Zawacki, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Paramount Global has recently opted out of a traditional New York upfront in favor of smaller-scale client dinners in multiple cities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Virginia Tech is expected to be without 13 starters because of injuries, and players leaving via the NCAA transfer portal or opting out for the NFL.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Super luxury brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Morgan, Porsche and Rolls-Royce opted out of the auto show for a period of time, saying a general consumer audience lacked appeal.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Zawacki, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Paramount Global has recently opted out of a traditional New York upfront in favor of smaller-scale client dinners in multiple cities.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Virginia Tech is expected to be without 13 starters because of injuries, and players leaving via the NCAA transfer portal or opting out for the NFL.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
Super luxury brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Morgan, Porsche and Rolls-Royce opted out of the auto show for a period of time, saying a general consumer audience lacked appeal.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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