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Definition of dropped_out

"dropped_out" is probably misspelled. Trying drop_out instead Definition of drop_out

1. drop_out [ v ] give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
Examples: "In the second round, the challenger gave up"

Used in print:

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If the student drops_out of high_school , the break with the school is even more complete .

Synonyms give_up drop_out throw_in_the_towel throw_in fall_by_the_wayside drop_by_the_wayside chuck_up_the_sponge leave quit Related Terms enter quitter

2. drop_out [ v ] leave school or some other program prematurely
Examples: "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program"

Synonyms drop_out Related Terms leave dropout

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