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Definition drop out in American English

drop out phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to leave something such as an activity, school, or competition before you have finished what you intended to do

Example

She was injured in the first round and had to drop out.

Example

Too many students drop out of college after only one year.

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2

to decide not to have an ordinary job or life because you do not want to be part of society

Example

He decided to drop out and spend his life traveling.

Definition drop out in American English