drɒp ɪn
informal
beginner
- Base verb:
- drop
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- No
What does "drop in" mean?
To visit someone casually without an appointment
Examples
- Drop in whenever you have time.
- I thought I'd drop in and say hello.
- She dropped in on her way home from work.
- You're always welcome to drop in for tea.
- I might drop in on my parents this weekend.
How to use it
'Drop in on' is used when visiting someone. 'Drop-in' (adjective) describes no-appointment services: 'drop-in clinic'.
Similar expressions
visit
stop by
pop in
Related phrasal verbs
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