drop out

Idioms  

1. Withdraw from participation in a group such as a school, club, or game; also, withdraw from society owing to disillusionment. For example, He couldn't afford the membership dues and had to drop out, or She planned to drop out from college for a year. [Late 1800s]

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drop out

Irish artist Rowe similarly cited his country's history in explaining the decision to drop out.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

Kushner’s hard work got him into Harvard, but just as he entered in 2004, Mark Zuckerberg famously decided to drop out to build what would become Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

The other swirling possibility is that a minor candidate could drop out, as a way to help Ms. Peltola or Sen. Sullivan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

I point this out because investors panicked earlier this week as the bottom appeared to drop out of the market — even if temporarily.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Natalie felt the bottom drop out of her stomach.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Related Words

• abandon
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• cease
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