Pronunciation: /drɑːp aʊt/
noun a person who withdraws from a group or activity
A1 She was a high school drop out.
A2 The drop out rate in this class is concerning.
B1 After becoming a drop out, he struggled to find a job.
B2 The drop out of students from university is a growing concern.
C1 The reasons for drop out among young adults are complex and varied.
C2 The government is implementing programs to reduce drop out rates in schools.
verb to withdraw or stop participating in a group or activity
A1 I dropped out of school last year.
A2 She dropped out of the race halfway through.
B1 Many students drop out of university due to financial reasons.
B2 He decided to drop out of the project because of disagreements with the team.
C1 The musician dropped out of the tour due to health issues.
C2 After years of hard work, she finally dropped out of the corporate world to pursue her passion for art.
formal Many students choose to drop out of college due to financial constraints.
informal I heard Sarah decided to drop out of school and pursue a career in music.
slang I can't believe he just dropped out of the program without telling anyone.
figurative When the pressure became too much, she felt like she had to drop out of the race.
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