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."
inseparable
drop in
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
To make a short, casual, and usually unplanned visit to a person or place.
In plain English
Visit someone for a short time without planning it far ahead.
What does "drop in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "drop in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friend office anytime later on someone centre
How to conjugate "drop in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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