drop out

Idioms and Phrases

Withdraw from participation in a group such as a school, club, or game; also, withdraw from society owing to disillusionment. For example, He couldn't afford the membership dues and had to drop out , or She planned to drop out from college for a year . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

Nearly one in three people doing a T-level in health and science drop out in their first year, while a third of those on legal, finance and accounting courses fail to finish.

From BBC

The latest EPI report also highlights a persistent issue with students dropping out of courses early.

From BBC

Eight players have dropped out of the squad for Lee Carsley's final two matches as interim manager before Thomas Tuchel takes charge in January.

From BBC

Ramaswamy ran as a Republican candidate for president earlier this year against Trump, before dropping out and endorsing him.

From BBC

I moved to Hawaii from Portland after I graduated high school and went to school for a semester and a half, then dropped out.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• back out
• cease
• give up
• quit
• withdraw