The Opposite(Antonym) of “enroll”
The antonyms of enroll are drop out, resign, and withdraw. These words convey the opposite meaning of enrolling in a course, program, or organization. They imply leaving or quitting something that was previously joined.
Definitions and Examples of drop out, resign, withdraw
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Example
He decided to drop out of college after realizing that it wasn't the right path for him.
To voluntarily leave a job or position by formally notifying one's employer.
Example
After years of working at the company, she decided to resign and pursue a different career path.
To remove oneself from a course, program, or organization.
Example
Due to personal reasons, he had to withdraw from the program and postpone his studies.
Key Differences: drop out vs resign vs withdraw
- 1Drop out is used when someone leaves a course or program before completing it.
- 2Resign is used when someone leaves a job or position voluntarily.
- 3Withdraw is used when someone removes themselves from a course, program, or organization.
Effective Usage of drop out, resign, withdraw
- 1Academic Settings: Use enroll and drop out to describe the process of joining and leaving courses or programs.
- 2Professional Settings: Use enroll and resign to describe the process of joining and leaving jobs or positions.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Use these antonyms to describe personal experiences or to ask about someone else's experiences.
Remember this!
The antonyms of enroll are drop out, resign, and withdraw. Each word describes leaving or quitting something that was previously joined, but they have distinct nuances. Use these words in academic and professional settings to describe the process of joining and leaving, or in everyday conversations to describe personal experiences.
