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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But the more people opt out, the more everyone’s health is put at risk.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
The rise in disability payouts has also skewed the U.K. labor market with of young workers opting out of the labour market and this has hurt growth and productivity.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, returned to the Irish Guards' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, attending the event for the first time in two years after opting out due to her health concerns in 2024.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Given that the utility is an essential service—one that consumers cannot really opt out of—ConEd's leadership should take a more careful, long-term view when increasing rates.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
The rise in disability payouts has also skewed the U.K. labor market with of young workers opting out of the labour market and this has hurt growth and productivity.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, returned to the Irish Guards' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, attending the event for the first time in two years after opting out due to her health concerns in 2024.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Given that the utility is an essential service—one that consumers cannot really opt out of—ConEd's leadership should take a more careful, long-term view when increasing rates.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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