drop out

US /drɑːp aʊt/
UK /drɑːp aʊt/
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1.

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.
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Many students drop out due to financial difficulties.
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quitwithdrawleaveabandongive up
2.

to cease to be a participant in an activity or group

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Several players decided to drop out of the tournament.
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The old car started to drop out of the race.
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withdrawquitretirepull outfall out
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