drops, dropped, dropping
to drop in
phrasal verbC
Enter a place for a short time without prior arrangement
- 1She decided to drop in at the library on her way home.
- 2He often drops in at the café for a quick coffee.
When you go to someone's house or a place for a little while, and you did not tell them before or make a plan, you just go there quickly and then leave soon after. You visit without calling or making an appointment first.
People often drop in on friends or family when they are nearby, just to say hello or have a quick chat, especially if they know the person is usually at home.
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at a retail shop
Unexpected Visit
Joshua
Hey Cynthia, I didn't expect to see you here!
Cynthia
I was just passing by and decided to drop in to check out the new arrivals.
Joshua
That's great! They have some nice stuff today.
Cynthia
Yeah, I'm glad I stopped by.
by the seaside
Surprise Encounter by the Waves
Karen
Hey Andrew, I didn't expect to see you here!
Andrew
Yeah, I thought I'd just drop in for a quick walk along the shore.
Karen
That's great! It's such a nice day for it.
Andrew
Absolutely, the sound of the waves is so relaxing.
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Similar to "to drop in":
- 1pop in
- 2stop in
