opt out

British  

verb

1. to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of)

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noun

1. the act of opting out, esp of local-authority administration

   opt-outs by hospitals and schools

opt out Idioms  

1. Choose not to participate, as in Our school opted out of the state competition. [Slang; mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

In the UK, unless you have decided to opt out of donating your organs, it is assumed you agree to be an organ donor when you die.

From BBC

While most exhibits celebrating a film’s legacy feature artifacts or costumes that appeared on screen, Iñárritu ultimately decided to opt out of that route.

From Los Angeles Times

Then in 2018, the state passed another unprecedented bill that required all companies give California users certain privacy rights, such as a chance to opt out of data collection and delete some of their information.

From Los Angeles Times

Under it, employers with plans created since the end of 2022 are required to automatically enroll workers, who can opt out.

From The Wall Street Journal

One may argue that other foreign governments charging higher taxes benefits the U.S. if we can opt out unilaterally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• pull out
• quit
• withdraw