Dropout

/ˈdrɒp.aʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who withdraws from a social venture, school, etc., before completion.

After struggling for years with his studies, he eventually became a high school dropout.

a person who stops attending a course, program, or institution without completing it.

The program aimed to reduce the number of college dropouts by providing better support services.

an instance of leaving a program or institution before completion.

The high dropout rate from the online course was a concern for the university.

a failure to finish an educational program or course.

The charity focuses on helping dropouts find alternative educational pathways.

The term dropout combines 'drop' (to leave suddenly) and 'out' (indicating removal or exclusion).

school dropout

A student who leaves school prematurely.

college dropout

A person who leaves college before completing their studies.

social dropout

An individual who disengages from societal norms or the mainstream.

deserter

A person who abandons their duty or post.

quitter

Someone who gives up easily or leaves before finishing.

abandon

To leave completely or give up on.

Flunk-out

After failing multiple classes, he was labeled a flunk-out.

Drop

He decided to drop from the program for personal reasons.

Burnout

She became a burnout after finishing the rigorous course without rest.