dropout
Translation
dropout
Examples
He is a high school dropout.
He is a high school dropout.
The college has a low dropout rate.
The college has a low dropout rate.
Grammar Patterns
a ((school type)) dropout someone who left a type of school He is a high school dropout.
the dropout rate the percentage of people who drop out The college has a low dropout rate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quitter, non-completer
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to drop out', meaning to withdraw from participation in something.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'drops out' of the race of school or a competition.