stop in
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To visit somewhere quickly, or to stay at home.
Literal meaning: To stop and go in somewhere.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To make a brief, casual visit to a place.
"We stopped in at the local bakery on our way to the park."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal
(British English) To stay at home rather than going out.
"I think I'll stop in tonight — I'm too tired to go to the party."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
In American English, 'stop in' means to make a brief visit to a place. In British English, it can also mean to stay at home (especially for the evening). Context determines which sense is intended.
Commonly used with
shop café office later evening home
Forms
Base
stop in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stops in
he/she/it
Past simple
stoped in
yesterday
Past participle
stoped in
have + pp
-ing form
stoping in
continuous
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