Definition & Meaning of "drop"

to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity

to casually bring up or mention something

to end a connection or relationship with someone or something

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

to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle

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

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

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

to lose, spend, or give away money

(of animals) to give birth to offspring

to succumb to fatigue, exhaustion, or death

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

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

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

to cease to associate or interact with someone

to direct one's gaze downward

(particularly of a ground surface) to suddenly slope downward

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

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

to pay someone a visit without prior notice

to put a sudden end to a romantic relationship

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

a central depository where things can be left or picked up

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

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

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