drop out
The phrase "drop out" commonly refers to leaving an activity or institution before its completion, often used in educational contexts and societal disengagement.
Definition
B2Education
(general)To leave a school or university without completing a degree or qualification.
Example
- She decided to drop out of college after her second year.
C1Society
(informal)To disengage from conventional societal norms and practices.
Example
- He chose to drop out of the rat race and live a simpler life.
B2Technology
(technical)To experience a temporary loss of connection in an electronic signal or sound.
Example
- The audio started to drop out during the live broadcast.
Similar
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