opt out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To choose not to participate in something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
But it's of no consequence
There's nothing you can say that is relevant
You can take my life, but I'll live again
A thousand deaths that I have left to give
A thousand deaths that I have left
'Cause I am the drone
Opting out of the hive
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “opt out” mean?
To choose not to participate in something.
Is “opt out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.