"To leave school". What does it mean?
Is it the same as "to drop out of school" or "to finish school"? Does it depend on the context? Thanks in advance.

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To 'leave school' means to stop attending school before the end of the normal period. It suggests finishing early. If you stayed until the end you would 'finish school'.

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Yes. It does mean exactly the same as "drop out of school" or "to finish school".
It is confusing though because it can also mean a temporary departure, as in. "I had to leave school to go to the dentist."
I hope that helps.

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