stop out
The term "stop out" has varied meanings, primarily in education, finance, and informal contexts.
Definition
C1Education
(American English)To temporarily withdraw from an educational institution with plans to return later.
Example
- She decided to stop out of college for a semester to work and save money.
- Many students stop out due to personal or financial reasons.
C2Finance
(technical, trading)A point at which a trader's margin level falls to a specified percentage, triggering automatic closure of positions to prevent further losses.
Example
- The trader hit the stop out level, and their positions were automatically closed to avoid additional losses.
B2Social
(British English, informal)To stay out late at night, often not returning home until the next morning.
Example
- He often stops out on weekends, enjoying the nightlife until dawn.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stop out":
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