Phrasal verbs with 'DROP'

DROP AROUND – to visit a place for a short time

Well, I just think it’s a good idea to drop around Kara to see how she is doing.

DROP BACK – 1) to move slower than other people and take the position behind them; 2) to take a lower position than the opponents in any competition or race; 3) to step aside to give someone more space

Lily and James dropped back (1) and walked behind their friends who were laughing discussing the last match. They joined their hands and slowly walked along the shore.

That year Ferrari dropped back (2) and lost to Ford.

Tayler, tell the paparazzi to drop back (3)! We'll pursue legal actions against those who violate our privacy.

DROP BY – to pay a short casual visit

Cool your jets! I’ll drop by tomorrow and we’ll decide what to do together.

DROP OFF – 1) to die; 2) to decline or become less; 3) to fall asleep; 4) to transport someone or something to the destination point and leave

Since our father dropped off (1), our family business fell on hard times, our shares started to drop off (2). My brother, who now tries to solve all these problems, has not slept for several days. Yesterday he almost dropped off (3) during the meeting. Tomorrow I’ll drop off (4) some documents he needs and try to make him rest a little bit.

DROP OVER – to stop in for a short casual visit

When Camellia bumped into her old friend in the mall nearby, she invited her to drop over for a little chat.

DROP AWAY – 1) to become weaker or smaller in amount, size or value; 2) to leave or separate one by one

All parties there had the same tendency: when beer dropped away (1), people dropped away (2) too.

DROP IN – to pay an unexpected visit

Darling, I didn’t drink at all! I just dropped in at the bar to say ‘hi’ to my old friends! That’s all!

DROP OUT – 1) to stop being engaged in some activity without finishing it (usually about school); 2) to leave the society because you don’t want to live within the usual system

As far as I know, Johnny was always very different from other people. He dropped out (1) of school at 16, traveled a lot, and then decided to drop out (2) and live as an ascetic.

DROP THROUGH – to come to an end without the desired result, to fail

Everything was perfectly organized and thought out, but the plan dropped through due to a trifle that could not be foreseen.

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