opt out
verb
opted out; opting out; opts out
: to choose not to participate in something
—often used with of
opted out of the project
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Soto’s deal does include an opt out after the fifth season and a $75 million signing bonus, per multiple reports.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Soto does opt out of his contract in 2029, and the Mets void the opt-out by exercising their right to increase his salary.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Consumers can also reduce their risk by opting out of pre-approved credit offers, which thieves can use to apply for credit in someone else’s name.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Grimes and Pleasant Hill are opting out of DART membership and will not use the transit's regular services in upcoming years.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Soto does opt out of his contract in 2029, and the Mets void the opt-out by exercising their right to increase his salary.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Consumers can also reduce their risk by opting out of pre-approved credit offers, which thieves can use to apply for credit in someone else’s name.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Grimes and Pleasant Hill are opting out of DART membership and will not use the transit's regular services in upcoming years.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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