drop

• Ein kleines rundliches Tröpfchen Flüssigkeit oder eine sehr geringe Menge von etwas.

A noun referring to a small, rounded quantity of liquid that falls or is dispensed, or a very small amount of something.

1. Small amount of liquidA1formal

   A very small quantity of liquid that falls or is formed in a rounded shape.

   Tropfen

   • A drop of water fell from the faucet.
   • She added a drop of oil to the pan.
   • There was a drop of blood on his finger.

   Synonymebeadblobdropletglobule

2. Decrease or reductionB1formal

   A fall or reduction in amount, level, or value.

   Rückgang

   • There was a sharp drop in temperature overnight.
   • The company saw a drop in sales this quarter.
   • A drop in prices is expected next month.

   Synonymecutbackdeclinedecreasediminutiondownturnfalllesseningreduction

   Antonymegaingrowthincreaseriseupsurge

3. Delivery or depositB1informal

   An act of delivering or leaving something at a specific location.

   Lieferung

   • The courier made a drop at the front desk.
   • We arranged a food drop for the stranded hikers.
   • The drug dealer was caught during a drop.

   Synonymedeliverydepositdrop-offhandoffhandover

• Verb, das das Fallenlassen von etwas, das Senken von Niveau oder Menge oder das Beenden einer Tätigkeit oder Beziehung bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of letting something fall, decreasing in level or amount, or ceasing an activity or relationship.

1. Fall or let fallA1formal

   To fall or allow something to fall to the ground.

   Fallen lassen

   • She dropped her phone on the floor.
   • The glass dropped and shattered into pieces.
   • He accidentally dropped the keys while unlocking the door.

   Synonymedepositdescenddumpfalllet golowerplummetreleasetoppletumble

   Antonymeelevatehoistliftraise

2. Decrease or reduceA2formal

   To become lower or less in amount, level, or intensity.

   Sinken

   • The temperature dropped below zero last night.
   • Sales dropped significantly after the holiday season.
   • His voice dropped to a whisper.

   Synonymedeclinedecreasediminishfalllowerplummetreducesink

   Antonymeclimbescalategrowincreaserisesurge

3. Stop or abandonB1informal

   To stop doing something or to no longer continue with a plan or activity.

   Aufhören

   • She decided to drop the course because it was too difficult.
   • They dropped the idea of going on a road trip.
   • He dropped his plans to move abroad.

   Synonymeabandonceasediscontinueditchforsakegive upquitrelinquishscrapshelve

   Antonymecontinuekeepmaintainpersistpursue

4. Visit brieflyB1informal

   To visit someone or a place for a short time, often without prior arrangement.

   Kurz vorbeischauen

   • I'll drop by your office later today.
   • She dropped in on her grandmother for a quick chat.
   • He dropped over to see the new baby.

   Synonymecall income bydrop bydrop inpop in

Phrasal-Variantendrop awaydrop behinddrop bydrop downdrop indrop offdrop out