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Vocabulary : Phrasal Verbs : O : opt out

opt out

Meaning: If you opt out of something, you choose not to be involved in it.

Synonym: bow out

For example:

  • opt out of sth Lots of people have opted out of our English classes. Maybe the classes are too dull.

  • opt out of sth There will be no refunds for people who opt out of the program.

Nouns often used as objects with
opt out: course, program, class, scheme, activity

Quick Quiz:

Some people opted out of the company's fitness program because they
  1. didn't like exercising
  2. really enjoyed exercising
  3. weren't allowed to join

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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