drops, dropped, dropping
to drop out
phrasal verbC
To change your mind and not do something, or to stop doing it
- 1He had to drop out of the race due to an injury.
- 2Several players dropped out of the tournament.
When you drop out of something, you decide to quit or give up on it. It means you no longer want to continue doing that thing. It could be school, a job, a team, or any other activity.
Remember, dropping out is a permanent decision. Think carefully before making this choice, as it can have long-term consequences on your future opportunities and goals.
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at the grocery store
Changing Plans
Susan
Hey Charles, I heard you were going to join the cooking class.
Charles
I was, but I decided to drop out because I got too busy with work.
Susan
That's understandable. Work can be overwhelming sometimes.
Charles
Yeah, maybe I'll try again next year when things settle down.
at work
Reconsidering the Project
Barbara
I heard you're not going to the conference next week.
Elizabeth
Yeah, I decided to drop out because I have too much on my plate right now.
Barbara
That's understandable. It's important to manage your workload.
Elizabeth
Exactly, I'll focus on the current projects instead.
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Similar to "to drop out":
- 1withdraw
- 2leave
