Drop out
verb
To leave school or an organization before you have finished a course.
He dropped out of college after just one semester.
Often appears as...
- drop out of school
- drop out of college
verb
To not do or be involved in something, or to stop doing or being involved in something.
Several players had to drop out due to injury.
Often appears as...
- drop out of the race
- drop out of the competition
noun
A person who has left school or a course before completing it.
There's a rising number of dropouts in our high schools.
Often appears as...
- school dropout
- college dropout
verb
To stop working, operating, or being effective suddenly.
The microphone dropped out during the presentation.
Often appears as...
- machine drop out
- the signal dropped out
verb
In rock climbing, to lower oneself from a climb using a rope.
After reaching the top, she dropped out using a safety rope.
Often appears as...
- drop out from a climb
- rope drop out
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To leave school or an organization before you have finished a course.
He dropped out of college after just one semester.
Often appears as...
- drop out of school
- drop out of college
verb
To not do or be involved in something, or to stop doing or being involved in something.
Several players had to drop out due to injury.
Often appears as...
- drop out of the race
- drop out of the competition
noun
A person who has left school or a course before completing it.
There's a rising number of dropouts in our high schools.
Often appears as...
- school dropout
- college dropout
verb
To stop working, operating, or being effective suddenly.
The microphone dropped out during the presentation.
Often appears as...
- machine drop out
- the signal dropped out
verb
In rock climbing, to lower oneself from a climb using a rope.
After reaching the top, she dropped out using a safety rope.
Often appears as...
- drop out from a climb
- rope drop out
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Act
Leaving a course or education is usually a personal choice, rather than being asked to leave.
She decided to drop out and start her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Drop out' can imply failure to complete something and may carry a stigma.
He didn't want to be labeled as a college dropout.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just School
Can also refer to leaving any structured program or agreed path early.
She dropped out of the training program after two weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Act
Leaving a course or education is usually a personal choice, rather than being asked to leave.
She decided to drop out and start her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Drop out' can imply failure to complete something and may carry a stigma.
He didn't want to be labeled as a college dropout.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just School
Can also refer to leaving any structured program or agreed path early.
She dropped out of the training program after two weeks.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Act
Leaving a course or education is usually a personal choice, rather than being asked to leave.
She decided to drop out and start her own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Drop out' can imply failure to complete something and may carry a stigma.
He didn't want to be labeled as a college dropout.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just School
Can also refer to leaving any structured program or agreed path early.
She dropped out of the training program after two weeks.
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