Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Drop Out.
Drop Out - as a verb
Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
Example: "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Withdraw from established society, especially because of disillusion with conventional values
Example: "She hasn't heard from her brother in years--he dropped out after moving to california"
Leave school or an educational program prematurely
Example: "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program"
Example Sentences
"He chose to drop out of college and pursue his entrepreneurial dreams."
"She decided to drop out of the competition due to a lack of confidence."
"Many students drop out of school because of financial difficulties."
"The athlete had to drop out of the race due to an injury."
"He decided to drop out of the project as he disagreed with the direction it was taking."