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to opt out
[phrase form: opt]
01
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer
Example
Users should check the privacy settings to opt out of data collection by the mobile application.
Students can opt out of participating in certain extracurricular activities if they choose.
02
(of a hospital or school) to choose to operate independently, without being under the direct control or governance of the local authority
Dialect
British
BritishExample
The hospital board voted to opt out of local authority control to streamline administrative processes.
After a series of discussions, the school community collectively decided to opt out of local authority oversight.
