Drop out of a conversation? (5)

I believe the answer is:

elide

(Other definitions for elide that I've seen before include "Omit (syllables)" , "Abridge, omit part" , "Leave out, vowels perhaps" , "Suppress - abridge" , "Omit vowel or syllable" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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