dropout (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɒp.aʊt/
Definition
A person who abandons a course of study or a particular activity before completion.
Examples
The program aims to help former high school dropouts get their GED.
Many tech entrepreneurs are famous dropouts who later became billionaires.
She decided to become a dropout to pursue her dream of becoming a musician.
How to Use dropout
- dropout rate (collocation)
- The percentage of people who leave a program or institution before completion. — "The school is working to reduce its dropout rate."
- dropout prevention (collocation)
- Programs or strategies designed to stop students from leaving school. — "Dropout prevention programs are crucial for student success."
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