drop out meaning and definition

DROP OUT verb

Definition of drop out (verb)

1. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
   • "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
   • synonyms: chuck up the sponge, drop by the wayside, fall by the wayside, give up, quit, throw in, throw in the towel
   • antonym: enter
2. 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"
3. leave school or an educational program prematurely
   • "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program"