B2nouneducationsociety
US/ˈdrɑːp.aʊt/
UK/ˈdrɒp.aʊt/
a person who leaves school or college before finishing the course
In context
He was a high school dropout, but he later built a successful business.
The dropout rate at the university is highest in the first year.
Counselors try to help every student at risk of becoming a dropout.
Words that go with dropout
noun + noun
- dropout rateThe dropout rate fell after the school offered free meals.
- high school dropoutA high school dropout earns less on average.
- college dropoutMany famous founders were college dropouts.
- dropout problemThe dropout problem is worse in rural areas.
verb + noun
- prevent dropoutsSchools want to prevent dropouts by supporting struggling students.
- reduce dropoutExtra tutoring may help reduce dropout in poor areas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
dropout schoolCorrect: drop out of school