English · Daily Life
drop out
/drɒp aʊt/
[/drɒp aʊt/]
quit a course or activity
Intermediateverb
Definition
To stop attending a school, course, or activity before finishing it.
Example
He dropped out of college to start a business.
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.