Pronunciation: /drɑp ɪn/
noun a sudden descent or decrease
A1 I made a drop in at the local bakery for a quick snack.
A2 Let's make a drop in at the library to borrow some books.
B1 We decided to make a drop in at the museum on our way home.
B2 The unexpected drop in of the CEO caused a stir in the office.
C1 The drop in attendance at the conference was concerning to the organizers.
C2 His drop in performance during the playoffs surprised everyone.
verb to visit briefly or unexpectedly
A1 I will drop in on my friend after work.
A2 Don't forget to drop in your application before the deadline.
B1 I like to drop in at the local coffee shop for a quick cup of coffee.
B2 I decided to drop in on the meeting to see what was being discussed.
C1 I often drop in on my parents to see how they are doing.
C2 As a busy CEO, I rarely have time to drop in on my employees to check on their progress.
preposition a preposition that indicates a brief or unexpected visit
A1 I will drop in for a quick visit on my way home.
A2 Feel free to drop in anytime you're in the neighborhood.
B1 I like to drop in at the local coffee shop for a cup of coffee in the morning.
B2 We decided to drop in on our friends while we were in town.
C1 I often drop in on my elderly neighbor to check on her and see if she needs anything.
C2 As a busy executive, I rarely have time to drop in on social events, but I make an effort to attend important ones.
formal Please feel free to drop in at our office anytime during business hours.
informal Hey, why don't you drop in for a cup of coffee later?
slang I might drop in on the party tonight if I'm not too tired.
figurative Her sudden drop in performance was a cause for concern.
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