Stop out

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verb

To take a break or withdraw temporarily from school or work.

John decided to stop out for a year before going to university.
Visual representation of "stop out" - To take a break or withdraw temporarily from school or work.

Often appears as...

  • stop out from college
  • stop out for a year
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Not Permanent

Using 'stop out' suggests the break from school or work is temporary, not forever.

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She's going to stop out until her health improves.
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Voluntary Action

'Stop out' is a personal decision and not usually forced by others or circumstances.

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He'll stop out next semester to travel Europe.
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Plan to Return

People who 'stop out' generally plan on returning to school or work afterwards.

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After stopping out for a year, she returned to complete her degree.
Visual representation of the word "Stop out"

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