dropping

• Particípio presente do verbo 'drop'. Raramente usado como adjetivo no inglês padrão; indica algo que cai, diminui ou pinga.

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.

   Caindo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdescendingfallingtumbling

   Antônimosascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de deixar cair algo, reduzir um nível ou quantidade, ou encerrar uma atividade ou relacionamento.

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.

   Deixar cair

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

   Sinônimosdepositdescenddumpfalllet golowerplummetreleasetoppletumble

   Antônimoselevatehoistliftraise

2. Decrease or reduceA2formal

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

   Diminuir

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

   Sinônimosdeclinedecreasediminishfalllowerplummetreducesink

   Antônimosclimbescalategrowincreaserisesurge

3. Stop or abandonB1informal

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

   Parar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabandonceasediscontinueditchforsakegive upquitrelinquishscrapshelve

   Antônimoscontinuekeepmaintainpersistpursue

4. Visit brieflyB1informal

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

   Dar uma passada

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscall income bydrop bydrop inpop in

Variantes phrasaldrop awaydrop behinddrop bydrop downdrop indrop offdrop out