ɒpt aʊt
formal
intermediate
- Base verb:
- opt
- Particle:
- out
- Separable:
- No
What does "opt out" mean?
To choose not to participate in something
Examples
- Several employees opted out of the health plan.
- You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
- The firm opted out of the merger negotiations.
- If you wish to opt out, notify HR by Friday.
How to use it
Used when someone chooses to leave or not participate.
Similar expressions
withdraw
decline
pull out
Opposites
opt in
Related phrasal verbs
- opt in
To choose to participate in something
- get out
To leave a place, room, or vehicle
- turn out
To have a particular result or end in a certain way
- go out
To leave your home for social activities or entertainment
- give out
To distribute something to multiple people
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
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