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Idiom: Drop Out

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To leave (school, a race, etc.) prematurely and voluntarily.

Example: "Nothing went well in high school, so he dropped out."

To opt out of conventional society.

To be lost or momentarily interrupted.

Example: "I can't make phone calls because the line keeps dropping out."

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop,‎ out.

Example Sentences

1
He decided to drop out of college and pursue his dream of becoming a musician.
2
Many young students choose to drop out of school due to financial reasons.
3
The company faced financial troubles, and several employees had to drop out.
4
The band members had conflicts, causing one of them to drop out.
5
John decided to drop out of the project as he disagreed with its direction.

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