Definitions

drop off

[drop-awf, -of] / ˈdrɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

VERB

decrease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diminish dwindle fall away fall off lessen sag slacken

WEAK

decline slide slip slump

Antonyms

STRONGEST

develop enlarge expand extend grow increase tighten

WEAK

awake go up receive rise take away wake

VERB

deliver

Synonyms

WEAK

deposit give hand over leave let off present set down unload

Antonyms

WEAK

awake go up increase receive rise take away wake

VERB

fall asleep

Synonyms

WEAK

catnap doze doze off drowse have forty winks nod nod off snooze

Antonyms

WEAK

awake go up increase receive rise take away wake

NOUN

falling off, decline

Synonyms

STRONG

decline descent downslide downswing nosedive slowdown

NOUN

stash of drugs

Synonyms

STRONG

cache drop drop joint hoard stash stockpile

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drop off

A brisk north-easterly wind means that eastern parts of England will feel a drop off in temperatures.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Cody couldn’t get enough of the goings-on at the station when the two would stop by to drop off cassettes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

The ride along The Strip was smooth, drop off at Aria valet easy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

I’ve had trouble in Phoenix getting competitor Waymo to pick up or drop off at exact locations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

“It’s too bad about Rayburn. I know some easy dog treats I could whip up and drop off tomorrow,” I said.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

drop off

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