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verb (used without object)
Verb phrases 1.
to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for ).
2.
opt out, to decide to leave or withdraw: to opt out of the urban rat race and move to the countryside.
Origin:
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
1875–80; < French opter to choose, divide < Latin optāre to wish for, desire, pray for, choose, select
Related forms
un·opt·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
1. select, pick, elect, prefer.
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Opt out
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| opt out | |
| —vb (often foll by of) | |
| 1. | to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of) |
| —n | |
| 2. | the act of opting out, esp of local-authority administration: opt-outs by hospitals and schools |
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Word Origin & History
opt
1877, from Fr. opter "to choose," from L. optare "choose, desire" (see option). To opt out is attested from 1922.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Idioms & Phrases
opt out
Choose not to participate, as in Our school opted out of the state competition. [Slang; mid-1900s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Example sentences
Users have the option to either edit their profiles or opt out entirely.
That's capitalism and those who want to opt out of risk should have no expectation of remaining wealthy.
Millions of them opt out of the system all together which leave the costs to be recouped by those with insurance.
People can opt out, but they have to pay toward a fund.
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