Drop by

verb phrase

To visit someone briefly, usually without prior planning.

I will drop by your house later this evening.
Visual representation of "drop by" - To visit someone briefly, usually without prior planning

Often appears as...

  • drop by unannounced
  • drop by for a chat

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb phrase

To decrease, less frequently.

The temperatures are expected to drop by five degrees tonight.
Visual representation of "drop by" - To decrease, less frequently

Often appears as...

  • drop by a significant amount
  • drop by a small margin
verb phrase

To visit someone briefly, usually without prior planning.

I will drop by your house later this evening.
Visual representation of "drop by" - To visit someone briefly, usually without prior planning

Often appears as...

  • drop by unannounced
  • drop by for a chat

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb phrase

To decrease, less frequently.

The temperatures are expected to drop by five degrees tonight.
Visual representation of "drop by" - To decrease, less frequently

Often appears as...

  • drop by a significant amount
  • drop by a small margin
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "drop by"
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Impromptu Visits

Use 'drop by' for unexpected or short-notice visits to someone's place.

Illustration for Impromptu Visits
Can I drop by around 6 PM today?
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Casual Tone

'Drop by' has a casual, informal tone, making it suitable for friendly encounters, not business.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Let's drop by the new cafe after our walk.
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Brief Stay

Suggests a short visit, usually without specific plans to do something at the location.

Illustration for Brief Stay
I might drop by the bookstore during my break.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Impromptu Visits

Use 'drop by' for unexpected or short-notice visits to someone's place.

Illustration for Impromptu Visits
Can I drop by around 6 PM today?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

'Drop by' has a casual, informal tone, making it suitable for friendly encounters, not business.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Let's drop by the new cafe after our walk.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Brief Stay

Suggests a short visit, usually without specific plans to do something at the location.

Illustration for Brief Stay
I might drop by the bookstore during my break.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Impromptu Visits

Use 'drop by' for unexpected or short-notice visits to someone's place.

Illustration for Impromptu Visits
Can I drop by around 6 PM today?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

'Drop by' has a casual, informal tone, making it suitable for friendly encounters, not business.

Illustration for Casual Tone
Let's drop by the new cafe after our walk.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Brief Stay

Suggests a short visit, usually without specific plans to do something at the location.

Illustration for Brief Stay
I might drop by the bookstore during my break.
Visual representation of the word "Drop by"

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