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DROP OUT

\dɹˈɒp ˈa͡ʊt], \dɹˈɒp ˈa‍ʊt], \d_ɹ_ˈɒ_p ˈaʊ_t]\

Definitions of DROP OUT

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database

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give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
leave school or an educational program prematurely; "Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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