Definition of Drop out

1. Verb. Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat. "In the second round, the challenger gave up"


2. Verb. Withdraw from established society, especially because of disillusion with conventional values. "She hasn't heard from her brother in years--he dropped out after moving to California"
Generic synonyms: Retire, Withdraw

3. Verb. Leave school or an educational program prematurely. "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program"
Generic synonyms: Depart, Leave, Pull Up Stakes
Derivative terms: Dropout

Definition of Drop out

1. Verb. (&lit drop out) ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) Prematurely and voluntarily leave (school, a race, or the like). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drop Out

drop in the bucket
drop in the ocean
drop ins
drop keel
drop kerb
drop kick
drop kicks
drop letter
drop light
drop like flies
drop line
drop off
drop off the radar
drop open
drop out (current term)
drop press
drop punt
drop punts
drop round
drop scone
drop ship
drop shipped
drop shipping
drop ships
drop shot
drop shots
drop the ball
drop the gloves

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