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Meaning of the word "opt out" in English

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opt out

US /ɑːpt aʊt/

UK /ɒpt aʊt/

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Phrasal Verb

to choose not to participate in something

Example:

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Employees can opt out of the retirement plan.

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If you don't want to receive emails, you can opt out at any time.

Synonym:

withdraw decline abstain refuse forgo

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