Drop

/drɒp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small amount of liquid that falls in a spherical shape.

There was a drop of water on the leaf.

A decrease or reduction in amount or level.

There was a noticeable drop in sales this quarter.

verb

To let something fall or to allow it to fall.

She accidentally dropped her phone on the floor.

To fall or come down from a higher place.

The temperature is expected to drop overnight.

To remove or cease to consider something.

He decided to drop the subject after the disagreement.

Middle English, from Old English 'dropa'; related to Old Norse 'droppa' and Dutch 'druppel'.

drop in

to visit someone informally or unexpectedly.

drop out

to withdraw from a commitment or activity.

drop the ball

to fail to meet a responsibility or expectation.

drip

to fall in drops or a small stream.

fall

to come down freely from a higher to a lower position.

to introduce or release something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

They dropped a new mixtape last night.

to leave or exit a place or situation.

I'm going to drop before the meeting gets too boring.