drop out
US /drɑːp aʊt/
UK /drɑːp aʊt/
1.
abbrechen, aussteigen
to stop attending a school, college, or university before completing one's course of study
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He decided to drop out of college and start his own business.
Er beschloss, das Studium abzubrechen und sein eigenes Geschäft zu gründen.
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Many students drop out due to financial difficulties.
Viele Studenten brechen ab aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten.
2.
ausscheiden, ausfallen
to cease to be a participant in an activity or group
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Several players decided to drop out of the tournament.
Mehrere Spieler beschlossen, aus dem Turnier auszusteigen.
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The old car started to drop out of the race.
Das alte Auto begann, aus dem Rennen auszuscheiden.