CEFR B1

drops off

phrasal verb

Meaning

To decrease or become less, often suddenly or sharply. This phrase is often used to describe a reduction in quantity, quality, or intensity.

Examples

The company's sales drops off during the winter months.
Her interest in the project drops off as she realizes the amount of work involved.

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drops off (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /drɒps ɒf/

Definition

To decrease or become less, often suddenly or sharply. This phrase is often used to describe a reduction in quantity, quality, or intensity.

Examples

The company's sales drops off during the winter months.
Her interest in the project drops off as she realizes the amount of work involved.

How to Use drops off

drop off something (phrasal verb): to stop doing or using something — "She dropped off her gym membership after a few months."
drop off someone (phrasal verb): to take someone to a place and leave them there — "I'll drop off my sister at the airport tomorrow morning."

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