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Meaning ofdropin English

drop

Pluraldrops
Past Tensedropped
Participle Verbdropping
Third Person Singulardrops

Definitions

Noun
1. a small liquid quantity with surface tension
2. a small amount of liquid; tiny quantity
3. a hanging ornament or earring
  The chandelier had a beautiful drop ornament.
4. an object that hangs down or falls
  The drop of water fell from the roof.
5. a mechanism for lowering heavy objects
  The construction site used a drop mechanism to lower heavy equipment.
6. a location for secret item exchange
  The secret agent used a drop location to exchange classified documents.
7. distance of axis below base (hanger)
  The hanger had a drop of 5 cm to allow for proper fitting.
8. relegation to a lower division
  The team faced a drop to the second division after a poor season.
9. a decline in amount or quality
  The company experienced a significant drop in sales due to the economic downturn.
10. distance of a fall; steep slope
  The hiker had to navigate a steep drop down the mountain to reach the valley.
Verb
1. to decrease or lessen in value; condition
  The company's stock price will drop if they don't meet their quarterly targets.
2. to lower or move downwards; hang loose
  She had to drop the rope down the well to retrieve the stuck bucket.
3. to cook by lowering into hot oil; grilling
  The chef likes to drop the fries into the hot oil to achieve a crispy texture.
4. to mention casually in conversation
  She drop the news casually during the meeting.
5. to send a message in an offhand manner
  The manager will drop a message to the team about the project update.
6. to release or let go of something; set down
  Please drop the package on the table when you enter the room.
7. to stop being concerned with someone or something
  The company decided to drop the unprofitable product line.
8. to get rid of or dispose of something
  The company will drop the sponsorship deal if the team doesn't improve.
9. to remove or eject from a list or group
  The student was asked to drop the course because she was failing.
10. to cancel or stop participating
  The new policy aims to drop the carbon emissions by 20% in the next year.
11. to lose or spend money; resources
  The investor decided to drop the investment in the failing startup.
12. to release something publicly (software, music, etc.)
  The music label will drop the new album next Friday.
13. to cover with drops or spots (of color, etc.)
  The artist used a small brush to drop blue spots onto the white canvas.
14. to simplify an interface; reduce complexity
  The developer aimed to drop unnecessary features and simplify the user interface.

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