Grammar fix
opt out
choose not to take part (in something)
to decide not to participate in something, or to remove yourself from an activity, group, or system that you could be part of
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
You can opt out of the company's pension scheme if you prefer to manage your own savings.
Some people believe that individuals should have the right to opt out of certain government programmes if they disagree with them.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: You can opt out the pension scheme.
Say: You can opt out of the pension scheme.
'Opt OUT OF' something — don't drop 'of'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Opt out' is the natural verb for choosing not to take part; 'decline to participate' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
opt out + of
- of the scheme
- of cookies
- of the trip
- entirely