CEFR B1

dropped out

phrasal verb

Meaning

To leave an educational institution or an organized group before completing the required course of study or program.

Examples

She dropped out of high school at sixteen to help support her family.
Many students dropped out of the program because the workload was unsustainable.

Synonyms: quit, leave, withdraw

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dropped out (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /drɒpt aʊt/

Definition

To leave an educational institution or an organized group before completing the required course of study or program.

Examples

She dropped out of high school at sixteen to help support her family.
Many students dropped out of the program because the workload was unsustainable.

How to Use dropped out

drop out of (phrasal verb): to exit a specific institution or program — "He decided to drop out of the master's program."

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