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71Opt in e-mail — For other uses, see Opt (disambiguation). Opt in e mail is a term used when someone is given the option to receive bulk e mail, that is, e mail that is sent to many people at the same time. Typically, this is some sort of mailing list, newsletter …
72opt out — verb 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 • Derivationally related forms: ↑copout (for: ↑cop out) • Hypernyms …
73Opt-out — For the broadcasting term, see regional variation. For special provisions in EU treaties, see Opt outs in the European Union. For other uses, see Opt (disambiguation). The term opt out refers to several methods by which individuals can avoid… …
74opt into — phrasal verb opt in or opt into [intransitive] Word forms opt in : present tense I/you/we/they opt in he/she/it opts in present participle opting in past tense opted in past participle opted in to decide that you want to do something or be… …
75opt-out — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms opt out : singular opt out plural opt outs 1) a decision not to be involved in something, or the freedom to make that decision Some senior ministers were angry about Britain s opt out. The agreement contains an …
76Opt-out (politics) — In politics, an opt out is when one level of government can decline or refuse to be part of a program designed by another level of government. Usage The term is used in both Canada and the European Union, where it has roughly the same meaning. In …
77opt out — phrasal verb [intransitive] Word forms opt out : present tense I/you/we/they opt out he/she/it opts out present participle opting out past tense opted out past participle opted out to decide not to take part in something or to stop taking part in …
78Opt-Out Vote — A shareholder vote that is undertaken in order to determine if certain laws and regulations regarding corporate takeovers are to be waived during a particular corporate action. An opt out vote, if successful, will remove certain legal… …
79opt out — UK US opt out Phrasal Verb with opt({{}}/ɒpt/ verb [I] ► to choose not to be part of an activity, arrangement, etc.: »New employees are automatically enrolled in the union, unless they opt out …
80opt out — PHRASAL VERB If you opt out of something, you choose to be no longer involved in it. [V P of n] ... powers for hospitals to opt out of health authority control... [V P] Under the agreement the Vietnamese can opt out at any time. [V ed P] ...his… …
