opt out
Third Person
opts out
Present Participle
opting out
Past Tense
opted out
Past Participle
opted out
1
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer
- Users should check the privacy settings to opt out of data collection by the mobile application.
- Students can opt out of participating in certain extracurricular activities if they choose.
- During the trial period, customers can opt out without incurring any charges.
- Employees have the right to opt out of company-sponsored health insurance if they have alternative coverage.
- By clicking the provided link, users can easily opt out of receiving marketing communications.
Synonyms:
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(of a hospital or school) to choose to operate independently, without being under the direct control or governance of the local authority
- The hospital board voted to opt out of local authority control to streamline administrative processes.
- After a series of discussions, the school community collectively decided to opt out of local authority oversight.
- The decision to opt out of local authority control allowed the hospital to implement its own policies.
- The hospital administration presented a proposal to opt out of local authority influence to enhance efficiency.
- The hospital opted out, seeking more control over its policies.