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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Three days after pitching the final game of the 2024 World Series, Gerrit Cole has reportedly opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Cody Bellinger, 29, OF, Boras: The former Dodgers elite center fielder and enigmatic hitter can opt out of the last two years and $52.5 million of his three-year, $80-million contract with the Chicago Cubs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The reasons why vary, USA TODAY previously reported, as some have opted out due to factors related to respective environment or geography.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Ensure they are subscribed to the school's communication methods, as sometimes unsubscribing or opting out of routine communications can remove them from emergency communications.
—Adam Coughran, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Cody Bellinger, 29, OF, Boras: The former Dodgers elite center fielder and enigmatic hitter can opt out of the last two years and $52.5 million of his three-year, $80-million contract with the Chicago Cubs.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The reasons why vary, USA TODAY previously reported, as some have opted out due to factors related to respective environment or geography.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Ensure they are subscribed to the school's communication methods, as sometimes unsubscribing or opting out of routine communications can remove them from emergency communications.
—Adam Coughran, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Opt out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opt%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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