Pronunciation: /ækt drɑp/
noun a piece of fabric or similar material that is lowered to the stage to indicate the end of an act or scene in a play
A1 The act drop at the end of the play was very dramatic.
A2 The act drop fell suddenly, surprising the audience.
B1 The act drop was beautifully designed and added to the overall production.
B2 The act drop descended slowly, revealing the set behind it.
C1 The act drop was a pivotal moment in the performance, signaling the end of the act.
C2 The act drop was expertly timed, creating a powerful effect on the audience.
verb to lower the act drop at the end of an act or scene in a play
A1 She acts drop the mic at the end of her performance.
A2 The actor acts drop the prop accidentally during the scene.
B1 The comedian acts drop the punchline, making the audience burst into laughter.
B2 The singer acts drop the microphone in a dramatic fashion before hitting the high note.
C1 The dancer acts drop the scarf gracefully as part of the choreography.
C2 The magician acts drop the coin into the hat as part of the sleight of hand trick.
formal The act drop signaled the end of the play.
informal When the act drop came down, everyone knew it was time to leave.
slang The act drop was like the mic drop of the theater world.
figurative As the act drop fell, it felt like a curtain closing on that chapter of my life.
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