Drop out
/drɒp aʊt/B2
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1. To leave school, university, or a course before finishing it.
- She decided to drop out of college in her third year to pursue an acting career.
- Many students drop out of school due to financial difficulties.
2. To stop engaging in a particular activity or society, often suggesting a voluntary withdrawal.
- He dropped out of the race after injuring his ankle.
- John decided to drop out of the corporate world to live a simpler life.
3. To not participate in a planned activity or event.
- Several team members dropped out of the tournament at the last minute.
- Sarah can't make it tonight; she had to drop out of the dinner party.
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