1. to leave school or an educational program before completing it, at an earlier point than expected
He decided to drop out early from college to start his own business.
Ele decidiu abandonar a faculdade cedo para começar seu próprio negócio.
2. to withdraw from participation in an activity, program, or competition earlier than planned
Several athletes had to drop out early from the marathon due to injuries.
Vários atletas tiveram que desistir cedo da maratona devido a lesões.