English · Phrasal verb Attested

opt out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To choose not to participate in something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chọn không tham gia vào điều gì

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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.

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