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British pronunciation/dɹˈɒp/
American pronunciation/ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "drop"

to drop
01

to let or make something fall to the ground

Transitive: to drop sth
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The children were dropping stones off the bridge.
Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.
U.S. planes began dropping bombs on the city.
02

to become less in amount, number, degree, or intensity

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The temperature is dropping as winter approaches.
After the promotion ended, customer inquiries dropped.
Confidence was dropping as the project faced unexpected challenges.
03

to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity

Intransitive: to drop | to drop somewhere
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Leaves from the trees started to drop gently to the forest floor in the autumn breeze.
Rain started to drop lightly from the overcast sky.
Raindrops began to drop from the dark clouds overhead.
04

to casually bring up or mention something

Transitive: to drop mention of something
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At the networking event, she strategically dropped mentions of her involvement in high-profile projects.
He would drop snippets of his fitness routine and healthy lifestyle to impress his peers.
She subtly dropped the name of a famous author she claimed to know personally to impress her colleagues.
05

to end a connection or relationship with someone or something

Transitive: to drop a person or relationship
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The company chose to drop its partnership with the unreliable supplier due to constant delays.
After years of disagreements, she decided to drop her toxic friendship.
Facing creative differences, the band made the difficult choice to drop their lead singer and continue as a trio.
06

to stop or give up on something that was previously pursued or undertaken

Transitive: to drop a plan or pursuit
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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.
07

to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle

Transitive: to drop sb/sth somewhere
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The courier dropped the parcel at the recipient 's doorstep with a signature
The shuttle service dropped the hikers at the trailhead early in the morning.
The bus driver dropped the passengers at the main station.
08

(in sports) to be unable to get a win against the opposing team

Transitive: to drop a match or round
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They did n't drop any points until halfway through the season.
She dropped the second set but came back to win the match.
It 's a long time since we dropped a game.
09

to cause someone or something to fall to the ground as a result of the force of a blow or gunshot

Transitive: to drop sb/sth
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The boxer 's powerful punch dropped his opponent to the canvas.
The earthquake shook the buildings, dropping debris onto the streets below.
The hunter carefully aimed and dropped the deer with a single shot.
10

to lower the key, pitch, tempo, or other qualities of a recording, typically to create a different mood or effect

Transitive: to drop the qualities of a recording
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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.
11

to lose, spend, or give away money

Transitive: to drop an amount of money | to drop an amount of money on sth
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I dropped $ 50 on a new pair of shoes.
He dropped a significant amount of money at the casino.
She dropped $ 100 on concert tickets.
12

(of animals) to give birth to offspring

Transitive: to drop offspring
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The ewe dropped two healthy lambs in the early hours of the morning.
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.
13

to succumb to fatigue, exhaustion, or death

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The marathon runner ignored signs of dehydration, causing them to drop suddenly during the race.
In extreme conditions, animals in the wild can drop from exhaustion during prolonged periods of chasing prey.
Exhausted from the intense workout, she struggled to catch her breath and worried she might drop if she pushed herself further.
14

to intentionally omit certain letters or syllables in speech or writing, often for the sake of informality

Transitive: to drop letters or syllables
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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.
15

to remove or eliminate something from one's possession or environment

Transitive: to drop sth
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She dropped the habit of checking her phone constantly to focus more on her studies.
The restaurant decided to drop certain items from the menu due to low demand.
The company announced plans to drop outdated technology from its product line.
16

to cause or let small quantities of liquid or other substances to fall from a higher point to a lower one

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As the storm clouds gathered, raindrops began to drop from the sky.
The artist carefully squeezed the tube, allowing the vibrant colors to drop onto the canvas
The letter writer carefully lit the candle and allowed the wax to drop onto the envelope before impressing it with the family seal.
17

to cease to associate or interact with someone

Transitive: to drop sb
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He decided to drop his business partner due to irreconcilable differences in their visions for the company.
After the disagreement, Sarah decided to drop her former friend from her social circle.
It 's difficult to drop someone you 've known for years, but sometimes it 's necessary for personal growth.
18

to direct one's gaze downward

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Her eyes dropped to her lap.
She smiled and let her eyes drop again.
19

(particularly of a ground surface) to suddenly slope downward

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The land dropped steeply away into a small valley.
In front of them the valley dropped sharply away from the road.
20

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: to drop files somewhere
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She rearranged her desktop by dropping application icons into different folders for better organization.
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.
21

to intentionally remove or exclude someone or something from a group, list, or consideration

Transitive: to drop from a group
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Due to space limitations, they had to drop a few names from the guest list for the wedding reception.
The teacher chose to drop the controversial topic from the classroom discussion.
The company made the decision to drop several low-selling products from their catalog
22

to pay someone a visit without prior notice

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Jan dropped into the office this morning to tell me her news.
The kids drop round and see her from time to time.
23

to put a sudden end to a romantic relationship

Transitive: to drop sb
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She dropped her boyfriend when she discovered he had been unfaithful.
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.
01

a small amount of liquid or solid that falls or is released in a rounded shape

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A drop of sweat rolled down his forehead in the heat.
A drop of rain landed on her hand.
She added a drop of vanilla extract to the batter.
02

a shape that is spherical and small

drop definition and meaning
03

the act of dropping something

drop definition and meaning
04

a steep high face of rock

drop definition and meaning
05

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

06

a central depository where things can be left or picked up

07

a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery

08

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

09

a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)

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The children were dropping stones off the bridge.
Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.
U.S. planes began dropping bombs on the city.
The fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette.
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