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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Example Sentences

But China’s share of global arms imports has fallen significantly and the Asian power has dropped out of the world’s top 10 buyers in recent years, according to Sipri data.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Stefanik had seen enough and dropped out Friday, saying she preferred to spend more time raising her young son.

From The Wall Street Journal

It prompts other team members to drop out of the discussion or withhold information, fearing that they will be belittled if they speak up.

From The Wall Street Journal

On her first day of graduate school for her CPA certificate, after already accepting a job at an accounting firm, Hoffman dropped out to pursue comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have a feeling that quite a number of people within the next couple of months, are going to drop out of that desire to be at the next World Cup. Sadly. So sadly."

From BBC

Related Words

• abandon
• back out
• cease
• give up
• quit
• withdraw