Drop Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Withdraw from established society, especially because of disillusion with conventional values; "She hasn't heard from her brother in years--he dropped out after moving to California".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He became disenchanted with materialism and decided to drop out of his wealthy family's social circle.
- The artist felt stifled by mainstream culture, so she dropped out and began to pursue her passion for abstract art.
- After a chance encounter with a free-spirited traveler, he decided to drop out of college and explore the world.
- She dropped out of the corporate world to live an off-grid lifestyle and reconnect with nature.
- His disillusionment with politics led him to drop out of the activist scene and focus on local, grassroots initiatives.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The boxer was battered and decided to drop out of the fight in the tenth round.
- After months of struggling to find a job, she finally had to drop out of her job search.
- Lacking any tangible evidence, the prosecution had to drop out of the case due to insufficient proof.
- When the company's profits continued to plummet, the investors decided to drop out of the deal.
- The exhausted climber was forced to drop out of the ascent due to the sudden change in weather.
Synonyms
- Throw In
- Give Up
- Fall By The Wayside
- Chuck Up The Sponge
- Drop By The Wayside
- Quit
- Throw In The Towel
Antonyms
Meaning 3
Leave school or an educational program prematurely; "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Statistics show that a significant percentage of freshmen drop out of college during the first year due to poor time management and inadequate academic support.
- She was forced to drop out of the accelerated program when she couldn't keep up with the rigorous coursework and demanding schedule.
- After a disagreement with the teacher, the student decided to drop out of the class and pursue a different elective.
- Low-income students are more likely to drop out of high school due to financial constraints and a lack of educational resources.
- The alarming rate of students who drop out of vocational training programs highlights the need for increased funding and better career guidance.