drop · v
drop (LOWER)
B2 to move to a lower level, or cause something to move to a lower level
Dictionary examples:
We've had to drop our prices because of the recession. (36.3)
The land drops (away) sharply behind the house. (36.4)
The water level in the flooded region has finally begun to drop. (36.8)
drop (STOP ACTIVITY)
B2 to stop doing or planning something, especially an activity
Dictionary examples:
Can you drop what you're doing and help me with this report? (25.6)
I'm going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead. (55.7)
drop (TAKE)
C1 to take someone or something to a place, usually by car as you travel somewhere else
Dictionary examples:
I can drop you at the station on my way to work. (20.7)
drop it/the subject
C2 to stop talking about something, especially because it is annoying or upsetting someone
Dictionary examples:
I don't want to talk about it any more - let's drop the subject. (24.8)
drop dead
C2 to die very suddenly
Dictionary examples:
He just dropped dead. (20.9)
drag and drop
B1 to move something on a computer screen using a mouse and place it where you want it to be
Dictionary examples:
I dropped my homework file into the 'Memes' folder by mistake. (0.0)
I accidentally dropped my vacation photos into my work presentation folder. (0.0)
I dropped my teacher's face onto a superhero's body for a class presentation. (0.0)
drag and drop exercises (20.9)
drop (FALL)
B1 to fall or to allow something to fall
Dictionary examples:
The chef dropped the spaghetti and created a new hairstyle trend. (0.0)
The clumsy magician dropped his wand and turned himself into a rabbit. (0.0)
The superhero dropped his cape and revealed his pajamas underneath. (0.0)
I'm always dropping things. (13.8)
She dropped her keys. (13.9)
The book dropped from/off the shelf. (20.1)
Don't drop it!/Don't let it drop! (22.1)
Amanda dropped her sunglasses in/into the fountain. (55.8)