drop out (/drɒp aʊt/)

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verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /drɒp aʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: quit a course or activity

To stop attending a school, course, or activity before finishing it.

Examples

🗣 He dropped out of college to start a business.

Etymology

From ‘drop’ plus ‘out’, falling out of participation.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in education and activities.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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