Meaning of the word "drop in" in English

What does "drop in" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drop in

US /drɑːp ɪn/

UK /drɑːp ɪn/

to pay a casual visit to someone without making a prior arrangement

Example:

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Feel free to drop in anytime you're in the neighborhood.

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I might drop in on my way home from work.

Synonym:

visit call on stop by pop in look in on

to decrease or fall suddenly and significantly

Example:

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The temperature is expected to drop in the evening.

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Sales tend to drop in the off-season.

Synonym:

decline fall decrease plummet sink

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