Fall asleep, as in When I looked at Grandma, she had dropped off . [Early 1800s]

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Decrease; also, become less frequent. For example, Sales have dropped off markedly , or Over the year her visits dropped off . [Early 1800s]

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Deliver, unload, as in Bill dropped off the package at the office .

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Die, as in He is so ill he could drop off any time . [Early 1800s]

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