drop
1 of 2verb/drɑp/
Forms:drops,dropping,dropped,dropped
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to let or make something fall to the ground
A2transitive- Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.
- The children were dropping stones off the bridge.
- The fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette.
- U.S. planes began dropping bombs on the city.
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to become less in amount, number, degree, or intensity
- Sales tend to drop during the off-peak season.
- The temperature is dropping as winter approaches.
- After the promotion ended, customer inquiries dropped.
- With improved efficiency, costs are expected to drop.
- Confidence was dropping as the project faced unexpected challenges.
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to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity
- The apple fell from the tree and dropped to the ground.
- Raindrops began to drop from the dark clouds overhead.
- Leaves from the trees started to drop gently to the forest floor in the autumn breeze.
- She watched the coin drop into the wishing well.
- Rain started to drop lightly from the overcast sky.
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to casually bring up or mention something
transitive- During the conversation, he managed to drop the fact that he had traveled to over 20 countries.
- She subtly dropped the name of a famous author she claimed to know personally to impress her colleagues.
- In an attempt to impress his date, he casually dropped hints about his successful career in the tech industry.
- He would drop snippets of his fitness routine and healthy lifestyle to impress his peers.
- At the networking event, she strategically dropped mentions of her involvement in high-profile projects.
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to end a connection or relationship with someone or something
transitive- After years of disagreements, she decided to drop her toxic friendship.
- The company chose to drop its partnership with the unreliable supplier due to constant delays.
- Unable to resolve their differences, they mutually agreed to drop their romantic relationship.
- Frustrated with the team's performance, the coach threatened to drop underperforming players.
- Facing creative differences, the band made the difficult choice to drop their lead singer and continue as a trio.
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to stop or give up on something that was previously pursued or undertaken
transitive- Sarah decided to drop her French lessons because she found them too challenging.
- The company had to drop their plans for expansion due to financial constraints.
- Jenna dropped her pursuit of a career in medicine in favor of pursuing her passion for art.
- John eventually dropped the idea of starting his own business because of the risks involved.
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to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle
transitive- The bus driver dropped the passengers at the main station.
- The delivery person dropped the package at the customer's doorstep.
- The shuttle service dropped the hikers at the trailhead early in the morning.
- The courier dropped the parcel at the recipient's doorstep with a signature
- Parents drop their children at the school gate every morning before heading to work.
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(in sports) to be unable to get a win against the opposing team
transitive- It's a long time since we dropped a game.
- She dropped the second set but came back to win the match.
- They didn't drop any points until halfway through the season.
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to cause someone or something to fall to the ground as a result of the force of a blow or gunshot
transitive- The boxer's powerful punch dropped his opponent to the canvas.
- The hunter carefully aimed and dropped the deer with a single shot.
- The gust of wind was so strong that it dropped the tree limb onto the roof of the house.
- The earthquake shook the buildings, dropping debris onto the streets below.
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to lower the key, pitch, tempo, or other qualities of a recording, typically to create a different mood or effect
transitive- The DJ decided to drop the tempo of the music to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
- The band dropped the key of their song to accommodate the lead singer's vocal range.
- The guitarist dropped the pitch of his solo to build anticipation for the final chorus.
- The remix of the track dropped the original song's key to give it a darker and more ominous tone.
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(of animals) to give birth to offspring
transitive- The ewe dropped two healthy lambs in the early hours of the morning.
- In the quiet of the stable, the mare began to drop her foal, a beautiful chestnut colt.
- The zookeepers were excited as the panda started to show signs that she would drop a cub soon.
- The endangered species successfully dropped a litter of pups, offering hope for conservation efforts.
- The wildlife photographer patiently observed as the elephant prepared to drop a calf.
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to succumb to fatigue, exhaustion, or death
- After running a marathon without proper training, he felt his legs weaken and feared he might drop from exhaustion.
- Exhausted from the intense workout, she struggled to catch her breath and worried she might drop if she pushed herself further.
- In extreme conditions, animals in the wild can drop from exhaustion during prolonged periods of chasing prey.
- The marathon runner ignored signs of dehydration, causing them to drop suddenly during the race.
- In survival situations, it's crucial to conserve energy to prevent dropping from physical exertion.
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to intentionally omit certain letters or syllables in speech or writing, often for the sake of informality
transitive- She tends to drop the 'g' at the end of her words when she's speaking casually.
- In some dialects, speakers may drop certain syllables to streamline their speech.
- When texting, people often drop vowels or use abbreviations for faster communication.
- The author decided to drop certain letters from the character's dialogue to reflect their accent.
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to remove or eliminate something from one's possession or environment
transitive- The restaurant decided to drop certain items from the menu due to low demand.
- He dropped the excess weight by sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise.
- The company announced plans to drop outdated technology from its product line.
- She dropped the habit of checking her phone constantly to focus more on her studies.
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to cease to associate or interact with someone
transitive- After the disagreement, Sarah decided to drop her former friend from her social circle.
- I had to drop my old study group because our schedules no longer aligned.
- It's difficult to drop someone you've known for years, but sometimes it's necessary for personal growth.
- He decided to drop his business partner due to irreconcilable differences in their visions for the company.
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to direct one's gaze downward
- Her eyes dropped to her lap.
- She smiled and let her eyes drop again.
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(particularly of a ground surface) to suddenly slope downward
- In front of them the valley dropped sharply away from the road.
- On the left the ground drops away, giving a view over the rooftops.
- The cliff dropped down over a hundred feet to the sea below.
- The land dropped steeply away into a small valley.
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to move files, data, or objects from one location to another within a graphical user interface by clicking and dragging the item from its current position and releasing it into a new location
transitive- You can easily drag and drop files onto your memory stick.
- To organize his documents, John dropped the image files from his desktop into the 'Pictures' folder.
- She rearranged her desktop by dropping application icons into different folders for better organization.
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to intentionally remove or exclude someone or something from a group, list, or consideration
transitive- She's been dropped from the team because of injury.
- The teacher chose to drop the controversial topic from the classroom discussion.
- Due to space limitations, they had to drop a few names from the guest list for the wedding reception.
- The company made the decision to drop several low-selling products from their catalog
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to pay someone a visit without prior notice
- I just dropped by to see how you were getting on.
- Jan dropped into the office this morning to tell me her news.
- The kids drop round and see her from time to time.
- Why don’t you drop in for a drink one evening?
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to put a sudden end to a romantic relationship
transitive- She dropped him as soon as she found out he had been seeing another woman.
- He dropped her when he found out she had been dishonest about her past.
- She dropped her boyfriend when she discovered he had been unfaithful.
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to release music, a product, or other media
- She's going to drop her new single tonight.
- The brand just dropped a new collection.
- They're planning to drop the album next month.
- His latest track dropped at midnight.
- That trailer dropped unexpectedly and broke the internet.