Meaning of opt out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    opt out

    Definitions

    1. choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing

    Examples

    • « She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider »

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Famous quotes

  • « I always loved working as an actress, but I didn't understand why I couldn't just opt out of being famous. And then I realized you can, and I think I did. And eventually, I came to understand that you can do that and also keep working. »
    Debra Winger
  • « I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay. »
    Mary Douglas
  • « You've got to set yourself up to be as healthy as you can. The thing we tend to do is when it gets to be a bit too hard, we actually opt out for the absolute worst option. For example, if you're in a rush in a morning and you feel like you don't have time to make breakfast, you skip it. »
    Curtis Stone

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