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drop in

UK
/drɒp ɪn/
US
/drɑp ɪn/
drop inverb
dropped in
Past Simple
dropped in
Past Participle
dropping in
ing-form
UK
/drɒp ɪn/
US
/drɑp ɪn/
Translations
passer voirFamilier ; pour une visite brève et sans rendez-vous.
I decided to drop in on my friend after work to see how she was doing.
J’ai décidé de passer voir mon ami après le travail pour prendre de ses nouvelles.
tomber dansSens physique ; pour un objet qui tombe ou s’engage dans une ouverture, une fente, un récipient, etc.
The coin dropped in the slot, and the machine started working.
La pièce est tombée dans la fente, et la machine s’est mise à fonctionner.
Additional translations
faire un sautFamilier ; s’emploie pour une venue courte, souvent imprévue.
Definitions
To visit someone informally and without prior arrangement.
I decided to drop in on my friend after work to see how she was doing.
To fall or descend into something.
The coin dropped in the slot, and the machine started working.
To become involved in a situation or activity casually or unexpectedly.
He dropped in on the meeting to offer his insights.
Synonyms
visit unexpectedly
stop by
call in
pop in
swing by
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