Zoeken
to drop
01
laten vallen, dropen
to let or make something fall to the ground
Transitive: to drop sth
Example
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
afnemen, verlaging
to become less in amount, number, degree, or intensity
Intransitive
Example
The temperature is dropping as winter approaches.
After the promotion ended, customer inquiries dropped.
Confidence was dropping as the project faced unexpected challenges.
2.1
verlaging, afnemen
to lessen the amount, number, degree, or intensity of something
Transitive: to drop a rate or degree
Example
The chef decided to drop the amount of salt in the recipe.
In the upcoming release, the company plans to drop the subscription fee.
The new marketing strategy aims to drop response times for customer inquiries.
03
vallen, laten vallen
to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity
Intransitive: to drop | to drop somewhere
Example
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.
Rain started to drop lightly from the overcast sky.
04
vermelden, invoegen
to casually bring up or mention something
Transitive: to drop mention of something
Example
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
beëindigen, afbreken
to end a connection or relationship with someone or something
Transitive: to drop a person or relationship
Example
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
opgeven, laten vallen
to stop or give up on something that was previously pursued or undertaken
Transitive: to drop a plan or pursuit
Example
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
afzetten, ontladen
to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle
Transitive: to drop sb/sth somewhere
Example
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
verliezen, laten vallen (een wedstrijd)
(in sports) to be unable to get a win against the opposing team
Transitive: to drop a match or round
Example
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
laten vallen, neerhalen
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
Example
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
verlagen, afnemen
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
Example
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
uitgeven, laten vallen
to lose, spend, or give away money
Transitive: to drop an amount of money | to drop an amount of money on sth
Example
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
baren, gebaren
(of animals) to give birth to offspring
Transitive: to drop offspring
Example
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
vallen, flauwvallen
to succumb to fatigue, exhaustion, or death
Intransitive
Example
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
weglaten, laten vallen
to intentionally omit certain letters or syllables in speech or writing, often for the sake of informality
Transitive: to drop letters or syllables
Example
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
verwijderen, weglaten
to remove or eliminate something from one's possession or environment
Transitive: to drop sth
Example
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
laten vallen, vallen
to cause or let small quantities of liquid or other substances to fall from a higher point to a lower one
Intransitive
Example
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
afkappen, loslaten
to cease to associate or interact with someone
Transitive: to drop sb
Example
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
neer kijken, laten vallen
to direct one's gaze downward
Intransitive
Example
Her eyes dropped to her lap.
She smiled and let her eyes drop again.
19
dalingen, afnemen
(particularly of a ground surface) to suddenly slope downward
Intransitive
Example
The land dropped steeply away into a small valley.
In front of them the valley dropped sharply away from the road.
20
slepen en neerzetten, neerleggen
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
Example
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
uitsluiten, verlaten
to intentionally remove or exclude someone or something from a group, list, or consideration
Transitive: to drop from a group
Example
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
langskomen, bezoeken
to pay someone a visit without prior notice
Example
Jan dropped into the office this morning to tell me her news.
The kids drop round and see her from time to time.
23
dumpen, afscheid nemen
to put a sudden end to a romantic relationship
Transitive: to drop sb
Example
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
druppel, val
a small amount of liquid or solid that falls or is released in a rounded shape
Example
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
druppel, druppeltje
a shape that is spherical and small
03
val, druppel
the act of dropping something
04
klif, helling
a steep high face of rock
05
daling, afname
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
06
afgiftepunt, opslagplaats
a central depository where things can be left or picked up
07
doek, theaterdoek
a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
08
val, afdal
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
09
verstopplaats, afleverpunt
a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
Voorbeeld
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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