opt out
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Definition
Verb (intransitive): * To choose not to participate in something; to withdraw from a system, agreement, or activity.
Usage
The verb "opt out" is used to describe the deliberate choice to remove oneself from a situation, system, or obligation that is typically automatic or requires an active decision to avoid. It often implies a conscious rejection of a default or expected path.
Examples
- Many employees opted out of the company's new pension scheme.
- Parents can opt out of having their children's photos published on the school website.
- He decided to opt out of the race at the last minute due to an injury.
- You must notify us in writing if you wish to opt out of these communications.
Advanced Usage
- "to opt out of something": This is the standard construction. The preposition "of" is always used before the thing being declined.
- Correct: She opted out of the project.
- Incorrect: She opted out the project.
- The related noun form is "opt-out" (with a hyphen), referring to the act itself or a provision allowing such a choice.
- The form includes an opt-out clause for data sharing.
- The opt-out rate for the program was very high.
Variants and Related Words
- Opt-out (noun): The act or instance of choosing not to participate.
- Opt-in (verb/noun): The opposite action; to choose to participate in something.
Synonyms
- Withdraw
- Decline
- Excuse oneself
- Bow out
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Cop out (informal, often negative): To avoid doing something one ought to do, often out of fear or lack of commitment. While similar, "cop out" carries a stronger connotation of shirking responsibility.
- He was supposed to help, but he copped out at the last minute.
Related Idioms
- Take a pass (on something): To decide not to participate in or accept something.
- I think I'll take a pass on the meeting tonight.
Verb
- choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
- She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider