Drop–off Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
drop–off
noun
plural
drop–offs
drop–off
/ˈdrɑːpˌɑːf/
noun
plural
drop–offs
Britannica Dictionary definition of DROP–OFF
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1
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a very steep downward slope
- The drop-off along the trail is very steep.
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2
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a very large decrease in level or amount
- There has been a drop-off in attendance this year.
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3
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the act of taking someone or something to a place and then leaving
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the act of dropping someone or something off
- This area is for student drop-offs.
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