Dropout
/ˈdrɒpaʊt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person who withdraws from a school, university, or other course of study.
/ˈdrɒpaʊt/
A person who abandons a course of study or activity.
The high school has a program to help potential dropouts.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're taking a really tough class, and it's just too hard. A dropout is someone who decides to quit that class and no longer attends.
👶 For kids: A dropout is someone who stops going to school or a class.
More Examples
He was a dropout but later earned his GED.
The dropout rate in the inner city is alarmingly high.
How It's Used
"The school is trying to reduce its dropout rate."
"Many dropouts face challenges finding employment."
The act of withdrawing from a course of study or activity.
/ˈdrɒpaʊt/
The act of dropping out.
The dropout from college was a big disappointment to his parents.
💡 Simply: The act of 'dropout' is like the moment someone decides they are not going to be a student any more.
👶 For kids: When you're a dropout, you've stopped going to school or a class.
More Examples
The high dropout rate is a major concern.
The causes of dropout are often complex.
How It's Used
"The school reported a significant dropout problem this year."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
From 'drop' + 'out'. Originated in the mid-20th century in the US, initially referring to students who leave school before graduating.
The term gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly related to high school and college students in the United States.
Memory tip
Imagine a person *dropping out* of a class – leaving, no longer participating.
Word Origin
"To fall, to cease, to discontinue."