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

We’d just been awarded our brown belts — the last of the belts before black — when I had to drop out because of a knee injury that required surgery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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

Sure, it was a bit of a bribe, but it worked - the drop out rate went from 35% to 6%, according to the foundation's website.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

With no scholarship, he had to drop out.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson

Related Words

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