dropout
Dropout (noun) means a person who leaves school or a course before finishing it. Example: “He was a college dropout who went on to start his own business.”
noun
1
A person who leaves school or a course before finishing it.
"He was a college dropout who went on to start his own business."
2
A brief, unwanted loss of signal, audio, or video.
"The call suffered from a dropout right at the crucial moment."
How to use dropout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who quits an educational course early, or a short break in a signal or recording.
Common pairings
high school dropout
signal dropout
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Formed as a noun from the verb phrase drop out.
Rhymes for dropout
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What does “dropout” mean?
The word “dropout” means a person who leaves school or a course before finishing it. In plain terms, someone who quits an educational course early, or a short break in a signal or recording.
How do you use “dropout” in a sentence?
Here is “dropout” used in a sentence: “He was a college dropout who went on to start his own business.”
What part of speech is “dropout”?
“Dropout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dropout” have?
“Dropout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who leaves school or a course before finishing it.
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