Drop in

verb

To visit someone, typically without making arrangements beforehand.

I might drop in on you later if I have time.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To visit someone, typically without making arrangements beforehand.

Often appears as...

  • drop in for tea
  • drop in for a visit
verb

To decrease or fall, usually in amount, value or intensity.

The temperature is expected to drop in the coming week.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To decrease or fall, usually in amount, value or intensity.

Often appears as...

  • drop in value
  • drop in temperature
verb

To join a group or activity that has already started, usually without being invited or signing up first.

You're welcome to drop in to our book club meeting, it's open to everyone.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To join a group or activity that has already started, usually without being invited or signing up first.

Often appears as...

  • drop in on a meeting
  • drop in on a class
noun

A place where people can go to receive advice, health treatment, or a service.

The library operates a weekly drop in for young parents who need support.
Visual representation of "drop in" - A place where people can go to receive advice, health treatment, or a service

Often appears as...

  • health drop in
  • advice drop in
verb

In a game of poker, to withdraw from betting.

I decided to drop in after she raised the bet by $100.
Visual representation of "drop in" - In a game of poker, to withdraw from betting
verb

To visit someone, typically without making arrangements beforehand.

I might drop in on you later if I have time.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To visit someone, typically without making arrangements beforehand.

Often appears as...

  • drop in for tea
  • drop in for a visit
verb

To decrease or fall, usually in amount, value or intensity.

The temperature is expected to drop in the coming week.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To decrease or fall, usually in amount, value or intensity.

Often appears as...

  • drop in value
  • drop in temperature
verb

To join a group or activity that has already started, usually without being invited or signing up first.

You're welcome to drop in to our book club meeting, it's open to everyone.
Visual representation of "drop in" - To join a group or activity that has already started, usually without being invited or signing up first.

Often appears as...

  • drop in on a meeting
  • drop in on a class
noun

A place where people can go to receive advice, health treatment, or a service.

The library operates a weekly drop in for young parents who need support.
Visual representation of "drop in" - A place where people can go to receive advice, health treatment, or a service

Often appears as...

  • health drop in
  • advice drop in
verb

In a game of poker, to withdraw from betting.

I decided to drop in after she raised the bet by $100.
Visual representation of "drop in" - In a game of poker, to withdraw from betting
Definition 1 of 5
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Spontaneous Visit

Use 'drop in' to describe a casual, unplanned visit to someone's place.

Illustration for Spontaneous Visit
If you're in the neighborhood, feel free to drop in.
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Short Duration

'Drop in' suggests a quick visit, not an extended stay.

Illustration for Short Duration
She just dropped in for a quick chat.
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Less Formal

'Drop in' is informal, so it's not usually used in professional settings.

Illustration for Less Formal
I prefer we schedule our meeting rather than you drop in.
Visual representation of the word "Drop in"

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