cop out

/kɑp aʊt/

/kɒp aʊt/

Other forms: cops out; copping out; copped out

Definitions of cop out

1. 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”

   synonyms: opt out

   type of:

   choose, opt, prefer

   select as an alternative over another