drop out
US /drɑːp aʊt/
UK /drɑːp aʊt/
1.
abandonner, quitter les études
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.
Il a décidé d'abandonner ses études et de créer sa propre entreprise.
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Many students drop out due to financial difficulties.
De nombreux étudiants abandonnent en raison de difficultés financières.
2.
se retirer, lâcher
to cease to be a participant in an activity or group
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Several players decided to drop out of the tournament.
Plusieurs joueurs ont décidé de se retirer du tournoi.
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The old car started to drop out of the race.
La vieille voiture a commencé à lâcher la course.