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to drop off
[phrase form: drop]
01
to fall asleep, often unintentionally or unexpectedly
Intransitive
Examples
After a long day at work, she found herself starting to drop off on the couch.
The soothing rhythm of the train made him drop off during the journey.
02
to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards
Transitive: to drop off sb somewhere
Examples
The taxi driver agreed to drop off the passengers at the airport.
Can you drop me off at the train station on your way to work?
03
to become less or be decreased
Intransitive
Examples
The enthusiasm for the project started to drop off as challenges arose.
As winter approached, the temperature began to drop off significantly.
04
to deteriorate in terms of condition, quality, or performance
Intransitive
Examples
The patient 's health started to drop off after the prolonged illness.
The team 's performance began to drop off in the second half of the game.
05
to pull back from a place, position, or situation
Intransitive: to drop off | to drop off from a positiotn
Examples
Faced with strong opposition, the army decided to drop off from the contested area.
The hikers had to drop off from their ascent due to adverse weather conditions.
