Wiktionary
vb. To choose not to participate in something
WordNet
v. choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing; "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider" [syn: cop out]
Wikipedia
Opt out is the term used in broadcasting when a nation or region splits from the main national output.
Opt out may refer to:
- Opt-out (politics)
:* Opt-outs in the European Union
:* Opting out (Canada)
Usage examples of "opt out".
It's quite possible that, before this trip ends, he'll have persuaded you you're a menace to Central Worlds Autonomy because your intelligence is so unreliable the safest thing for the known world is for you to opt out.
Or if it made him so unhappy he couldn't stand it, might opt out and pack clothes.
The realization that Gianni and Annette have a history together doesn't come as a surprise to him: It's one of the things you must adapt to if you opt out of the human species, after all.
There is only one thing London Control can do when a man wants to opt out.
Doesn't it make you think a bit, sir, when you hear someone's had the guts to opt out?
Remember, you can always opt out of the exercise any time you wish by pushing your mental button.