Meaning & Definition of word "Dropping"

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    Dropping

    /ˈdrɒpɪŋ/

    noun:

    • 1. the act of falling or letting fall
      • Example: The dropping of the leaves in autumn creates a beautiful landscape.
    • 2. a small piece or amount that has fallen or been let fall
      • Example: There was a dropping of water from the leaky faucet.

    verb:

    • 1. the act of letting something fall or fall down
      • Example: She was dropping the marbles one by one into the jar.
    • 2. the act of allowing something to fall from a height
      • Example: He was dropping the ball from the roof to see how high it would bounce.
    • 3. to decrease or diminish in quantity or intensity
      • Example: The temperature is dropping steadily as evening approaches.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'drop', meaning to let fall.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dropping the ball:

    to fail to fulfill one's responsibilities or duties.

    dropping a hint:

    to suggest something indirectly.

    dropping by:

    to visit someone briefly and informally.

    Related Words

    drop:

    to let something fall from one's hands.

    fall:

    the act of falling.

    descend:

    to move downward.

    plummet:

    to fall or drop straight down at high speed.

    Slang Meanings of dropping

    Meaning: to drop a new music release.

    Example Sentence: The artist is dropping a new album this Friday.

    Meaning: to end a conversation abruptly.

    Example Sentence: He just dropped that topic; it seemed like he didn't want to talk about it.