dropping

• Partizip Präsens des Verbs 'drop'; wird im Deutschen meist nicht als eigenständiges Adjektiv verwendet, sondern als Partizip oder in Zusammensetzungen für sinkende, fallende oder tropfende Vorgänge.

The present participle of the verb 'drop'. Not typically used as an adjective in standard English.

1. Falling downwardB1formal

   Descending freely through the air under the influence of gravity.

   Fallend

   • Watch out for the dropping branches after the storm.
   • The dropping leaves created a carpet of gold on the ground.
   • The dropping temperature indicated an approaching cold front.

   Synonymedescendingfallingtumbling

   Antonymeascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• 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