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opt out in German

opt out in German is ablehnen, eine vorherige, ausdrückliche Ablehnung verlangend, vorhergehende Ablehnung erfordernd — opt out means to choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.

opt out in German

ablehnen
verb
To choose not to participate in something.
eine vorherige, ausdrückliche Ablehnung verlangend
adj
Requiring a person or organization to choose explicitly to avoid or forbid something; tending to include by default; used particularly with regard to mailing lists and advertising.
vorhergehende Ablehnung erfordernd
adj
Requiring a person or organization to choose explicitly to avoid or forbid something; tending to include by default; used particularly with regard to mailing lists and advertising.
Ablehnung
noun
The act of opting out of something.
Ausstieg
noun
The act of opting out of something.

What does "opt out" mean?

  1. verb To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.
    "You are enrolled in the pension by default, but you can opt out at any time."
  2. noun An arrangement or clause that lets a party avoid a rule, agreement or default that would otherwise apply to them. Usually written opt-out.
    "The UK negotiated an opt-out from the single currency."
  3. adjective Describing a system in which people are included by default and must actively ask to be excluded. Written opt-out.
    "The country moved to an opt-out organ donation register in 2020."
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opt out in a sentence

  • You are enrolled in the pension by default, but you can opt out at any time.
  • Parents who wish to opt out of the trip should return the form by Friday.
  • The UK negotiated an opt-out from the single currency.
  • There is an opt-out at the bottom of every email we send.

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What is "opt out" in German?

"opt out" in German is ablehnen, eine vorherige, ausdrückliche Ablehnung verlangend, vorhergehende Ablehnung erfordernd. opt out means: To choose not to take part in something you would otherwise be included in automatically.

How do you use "opt out" in a sentence?

Example: "You are enrolled in the pension by default, but you can opt out at any time." In German, "opt out" is ablehnen, eine vorherige, ausdrückliche Ablehnung verlangend, vorhergehende Ablehnung erfordernd.

Are there other ways to say "opt out" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "opt out": ablehnen, eine vorherige, ausdrückliche Ablehnung verlangend, vorhergehende Ablehnung erfordernd, Ablehnung, Ausstieg.

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