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

Definition & Meaning of "drop"

to drop
01

to let or make something fall to the ground

Transitive: to drop sth
to drop definition and meaning
02

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

Intransitive
to drop definition and meaning
2.1

to lessen the amount, number, degree, or intensity of something

to drop definition and meaning
03

to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity

Intransitive: to drop | to drop somewhere
04

to casually bring up or mention something

Transitive: to drop mention of something
05

to end a connection or relationship with someone or something

Transitive: to drop a person or relationship
06

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

Transitive: to drop a plan or pursuit
07

to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle

Transitive: to drop sb/sth somewhere
08

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

Transitive: to drop a match or round
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
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
11

to lose, spend, or give away money

Transitive: to drop an amount of money | to drop an amount of money on sth
12

(of animals) to give birth to offspring

Transitive: to drop offspring
13

to succumb to fatigue, exhaustion, or death

Intransitive
14

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

Transitive: to drop letters or syllables
15

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

Transitive: to drop sth
16

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

Intransitive
17

to cease to associate or interact with someone

Transitive: to drop sb
18

to direct one's gaze downward

Intransitive
19

(particularly of a ground surface) to suddenly slope downward

Intransitive
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
21

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

Transitive: to drop from a group
22

to pay someone a visit without prior notice

23

to put a sudden end to a romantic relationship

Transitive: to drop sb
Drop
01

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

drop definition and meaning
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)

drop

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dropper

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dropper

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dropping

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dropping

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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.
The fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette.
The referee dropped the puck for the face-off at center ice.
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