drop in
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Visit someone for a short time without planning it far ahead.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To visit someone briefly and informally, usually without much notice.
"Grandma tends to drop in unannounced, which is always a bit of a surprise."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral
To attend or participate in something casually or without a formal commitment.
"The yoga class is a drop-in session, so you can drop in whenever it suits you."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday British and American English. Can be followed by 'on someone' (drop in on a friend) or 'at a place' (drop in at the office). The noun 'drop-in' describes a service or centre that can be visited without an appointment.
Commonly used with
friend office anytime later on someone centre
Forms
Base
drop in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
drops in
he/she/it
Past simple
droped in
yesterday
Past participle
droped in
have + pp
-ing form
droping in
continuous
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