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to drop out
[phrase form: drop]
01
to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies
Intransitive: to drop out | to drop out of school or university
Examples
Due to personal reasons, she had to make the difficult decision to drop out of college.
Financial constraints forced him to drop out of university and seek employment.
02
to admit defeat and discontinue an effort
Intransitive: to drop out | to drop out of an effort or activity
Examples
Faced with constant setbacks, she decided to drop out of the competition.
After numerous failed attempts, he finally chose to drop out and pursue a different career path.
03
to reject to adopt an ordinary social life, following an alternative lifestyle
Intransitive: to drop out | to drop out of ordinary life
Examples
After a period of soul-searching, he decided to drop out and live a more unconventional lifestyle.
They chose to drop out of the mainstream society and embrace a bohemian way of living.
