drop
out
Plural
dropouts
1
someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies
A dropout is a person who leaves school or an educational program before completing it, typically before earning a diploma or degree. This decision is often made for various reasons, such as personal, financial, or academic challenges, or a lack of interest in continuing the education. This can happen at any level of education, from high school to higher education. Those who drop out may face difficulties in finding employment or pursuing further education, as completing school is often seen as an important milestone for future opportunities.
- Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business.
- The program aims to reduce the dropout rate by providing additional support and resources to struggling students.
- She returned to school to complete her diploma after being a dropout for several years.
- The dropout was determined to prove that he could achieve his dreams without a traditional education.
- The dropout decided to enroll in a vocational training program to gain new skills and improve his job prospects.
2
a person who withdraws from conventional society, rejecting its norms or institutions
- He lived as a dropout in a remote cabin for years.
- The 1960s saw a rise in social dropouts rejecting urban life.
- She was considered a dropout from the corporate world.
- The commune attracted artists and other dropouts.
- Dropouts often seek independence from social expectations.