drop in (B1)
verb (phrasal)
Pronunciation: /drɒp ɪn/
Definition
To visit someone or a place without having arranged it beforehand.
Examples
My aunt likes to drop in on us unexpectedly.
He dropped in at the office to pick up some papers.
We had a few friends drop in for coffee yesterday.
How to Use drop in
- drop in on someone (prepositional phrase)
- To visit someone informally. — "I'll drop in on my parents this weekend."
- drop in at a place (prepositional phrase)
- To visit a place informally. — "We decided to drop in at the new cafe."
- drop in for something (prepositional phrase)
- To visit briefly to get or do something. — "Can I drop in for a quick chat later?"
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