Drop off

verb

To take someone or something to a place and leave them there.

I drop off my children at school every morning.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To take someone or something to a place and leave them there

Often appears as...

  • drop off the kids
  • drop off at school
verb

To fall asleep.

I dropped off in the middle of the movie.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To fall asleep

Often appears as...

  • drop off to sleep
  • drop off in front of the telly
verb

To decrease in amount or intensity.

Interest in the topic dropped off after a few weeks.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To decrease in amount or intensity

Often appears as...

  • drop off significantly
  • drop off after a while
verb

To take someone or something to a place and leave them there.

I drop off my children at school every morning.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To take someone or something to a place and leave them there

Often appears as...

  • drop off the kids
  • drop off at school
verb

To fall asleep.

I dropped off in the middle of the movie.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To fall asleep

Often appears as...

  • drop off to sleep
  • drop off in front of the telly
verb

To decrease in amount or intensity.

Interest in the topic dropped off after a few weeks.
Visual representation of "drop off" - To decrease in amount or intensity

Often appears as...

  • drop off significantly
  • drop off after a while
Definition 1 of 3
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Casual Settings

Used more often in informal, daily conversations than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Settings
Can you drop off these books at my house later?
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Physical Movement

Suggests actually going to a place to leave something or someone behind.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He dropped off the package on his way to work.
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Implies Completion

Involves finishing a task, such as delivering something or someone.

Illustration for Implies Completion
After I drop off the kids, I'll go to the gym.
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Casual Settings

Used more often in informal, daily conversations than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Settings
Can you drop off these books at my house later?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Suggests actually going to a place to leave something or someone behind.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He dropped off the package on his way to work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implies Completion

Involves finishing a task, such as delivering something or someone.

Illustration for Implies Completion
After I drop off the kids, I'll go to the gym.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Settings

Used more often in informal, daily conversations than formal ones.

Illustration for Casual Settings
Can you drop off these books at my house later?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

Suggests actually going to a place to leave something or someone behind.

Illustration for Physical Movement
He dropped off the package on his way to work.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Implies Completion

Involves finishing a task, such as delivering something or someone.

Illustration for Implies Completion
After I drop off the kids, I'll go to the gym.
Visual representation of the word "Drop off"

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