opt out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Choose not to take part in something
Why “out”? Someone leaves a plan, group, promise, or activity they were part of.
“You can opt out of marketing emails.”
“Parents can opt out of the survey.”
Don't confuse with
Opt out means choose not to take part in something. Opt in means choose to take part in something.
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opt in
A contrast learners often mix up
Choose to take part in something
back out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Withdraw from a commitment or agreement
chicken out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Decide not to do something at the last minute because you are afraid
drop out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Stop attending a school or course before finishing
pull out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Withdraw from a commitment
sit out
Same out pattern: withdrawal
Decide not to take part in an activity
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