Definition of Opt out

1. Verb. Choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing. "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider"

Exact synonyms: Cop Out
Generic synonyms: Choose, Opt, Prefer
Derivative terms: Copout

Definition of Opt out

1. Verb. To choose not to participate in something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Opt Out

opsonize
opsonized
opsonizes
opsonizing
opsonocytophagic
opsonometry
opsonophagocytosis
opsonophilia
opsonophilic
opsony
opt
opt-outs
opt in
opt out (current term)
optable
optant
optants
optation
optations
optative
optative mood
optatively
optatives
opted
opted in
opted out
opter
opters

Literary usage of Opt out

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. OECD Anti-spam Toolkit of Recommended Policies and Measuresby SourceOECD (Online service) by SourceOECD (Online service) (2006)
"Organizations should keep records of opt-in/opt-out requests so that email lists can be cleaned prior to campaign broadcasts. ..."

2. Spamming: The E-Mail You Want to Can: Congressional Hearing edited by W. J. Tauzin (2001)
"I know the DMA has taken a positive step from the marketer's perspective on addressing spam through their EMPS service, your opt-out list. ..."

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