Meaning of the word "drop off" in English

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drop off

US /drɑːp ɑːf/

UK /drɑːp ɑːf/

to fall asleep

Example:

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I was so tired that I started to drop off during the movie.

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The baby usually drops off after her evening feeding.

Synonym:

doze off nod off drift off

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

Example:

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Can you drop me off at the corner?

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I need to drop off these packages at the post office.

Synonym:

deliver deposit leave

to decrease in amount, quality, or intensity

Example:

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Sales tend to drop off in the winter months.

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The number of visitors has dropped off significantly.

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