opt out

verb (used without object)

1. to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).

Verb Phrases

2. opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.

verb

1. (intr, adverb often foll by of) to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of)

noun opt-out

2. the act of opting out, esp of local-authority administrationopt-outs by hospitals and schools

verb

1. (when intr, foll by for) to show preference (for) or choose (to do something)See also opt in See also opt out

v.1877, from French opter “to choose” (16c.), from Latin optare “choose, desire” (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922. Related: Opted; opting. Choose not to participate, as in Our school opted out of the state competition. [Slang; mid-1900s]