drop

/drɑp/

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Also a noun

Meaning

  1. To fall or let something fall vertically, often accidentally.

    • She accidentally dropped her keys on the concrete floor.

    • Does this glass shatter if it drops from that height?

  2. To decrease in amount, level, or intensity.

    • Temperatures dropped sharply as soon as the sun went down.

    • Will the company drop its subscription prices next year?

  3. To stop discussing, pursuing, or dealing with a topic or activity.

    • Let's just drop the subject before an argument starts.

    • He decided to drop the charges after reviewing the evidence.

  4. To release a product, recording, or piece of media to the public.

    • The band dropped a surprise album at midnight.

    • Did the singer drop a new video this week?

  5. To take someone or something somewhere by car and leave them there.

    • Can you drop me at the station on your way to work?

    • I'll drop the kids at school at eight.

How it's used

When this means “let something fall”

  • drop the keys

“drop them.”

She dropped the keys on the floor.

When this means “fall to the ground”

  • drop to the ground

“it drops.”

Leaves drop to the ground in autumn.

Collocations

  • drop sharply
  • drop in temperature
  • drop the subject
  • drop the charges
  • drop a new album
  • drop someone off

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

  • at the drop of a hat

    immediately and without hesitation

    He is ready to travel at the drop of a hat.

  • drop the ball

    to make a careless mistake

    The team dropped the ball by missing the deadline.