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DROP OUT

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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)
chuck up the spongedrop by the waysidefall by the waysidegive upquit13throw in the towel
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enter5

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."
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