Drop into

phrasal verb

To visit a place or person for a short time.

I was in the neighborhood so I decided to drop into your shop.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To visit a place or person for a short time.

Often appears as...

  • drop into place
  • drop into a shop
phrasal verb

To slip into a particular state or situation almost without noticing.

He dropped into sleep after a few minutes.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To slip into a particular state or situation almost without noticing.

Often appears as...

  • drop into sleep
  • drop into bad habits
phrasal verb

To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

She just dropped into my life and changed everything.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

Often appears as...

  • drop into sight
  • drop into existence
phrasal verb

To fit or fix into place.

The pieces of the puzzle all dropped into place.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To fit or fix into place.

Often appears as...

  • drop into place
  • drop into position
phrasal verb

To visit a place or person for a short time.

I was in the neighborhood so I decided to drop into your shop.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To visit a place or person for a short time.

Often appears as...

  • drop into place
  • drop into a shop
phrasal verb

To slip into a particular state or situation almost without noticing.

He dropped into sleep after a few minutes.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To slip into a particular state or situation almost without noticing.

Often appears as...

  • drop into sleep
  • drop into bad habits
phrasal verb

To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

She just dropped into my life and changed everything.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To arrive or appear suddenly or unexpectedly.

Often appears as...

  • drop into sight
  • drop into existence
phrasal verb

To fit or fix into place.

The pieces of the puzzle all dropped into place.
Visual representation of "drop into" - To fit or fix into place.

Often appears as...

  • drop into place
  • drop into position
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "drop into"
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Informal Visit

Use 'drop into' to describe a casual or unplanned visit.

Illustration for Informal Visit
Let's drop into my uncle's house while we're in town.
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Brief Stay

'Drop into' suggests the visit will be short.

Illustration for Brief Stay
Can you drop into the office to sign this document?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Informal Visit

Use 'drop into' to describe a casual or unplanned visit.

Illustration for Informal Visit
Let's drop into my uncle's house while we're in town.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Brief Stay

'Drop into' suggests the visit will be short.

Illustration for Brief Stay
Can you drop into the office to sign this document?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Informal Visit

Use 'drop into' to describe a casual or unplanned visit.

Illustration for Informal Visit
Let's drop into my uncle's house while we're in town.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Brief Stay

'Drop into' suggests the visit will be short.

Illustration for Brief Stay
Can you drop into the office to sign this document?
Visual representation of the word "Drop into"

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