(of a business) To go bankrupt
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To fall down or to a lower level, especially abruptly
“Four cowboys heard a whirring noise overhead and looked up to see a cylindrical object drop from the sky and crash into the ground.”
To drip or dribble down vertically
“I embrace her as tears of joy drop from her eyes.”
To abandon or discontinue (a course of action or study)
“If something comes up that has to be dealt with, I drop everything else, so that it can be done.”
To let go or release one's hold of
“He was told, in no uncertain terms, to drop his weapon immediately.”
To make or become lower, weaker, or less
“In addition, experts began predicting that housing prices would soon drop.”
To stop associating with
“For the sake of your sanity, I suggest you drop all of your toxic acquaintances.”
To place or leave something at a given place or location
“Just drop the keys on the shelf before you leave.”
To bring something somewhere (and leave it there)
“Drop the report off at my office once you have finished with it.”
To make reference to or speak about briefly or in passing
“He would deliberately drop a few famous names as acquaintances to impress his peers.”
(of a person or animal) To sink to or towards the ground
“Players would drop to the ground with cramp after the action extended into a period of extra time.”
To die or collapse from exhaustion
“I began to fume as I was ready to drop from exhaustion, yet I couldn't say anything because the people there were really nice.”
To slope, lean or sink downwards
“Standing on the edge of cliffs that drop suddenly, it's easy to imagine that this is the world's brink.”
To knock or bring to the ground
“He managed to drop the would-be burglar with a single blow to the back of the head.”
To discard or dismiss someone or something from a place or group
“I told him if it happened again, I would drop him from the team. He got caught again so I kicked him off.”
To omit or exclude (someone or something)
“The government has decided to drop its controversial bill on private education.”
To hand over or expend as payment
“She would not hesitate to drop a chunk of cash on a new pair of Jimmy Choos.”
(sports) To fail to win (a point or a match)
“Federer has yet to drop a match in this tournament.”
To put an end to, especially formally
To state explicitly
To fall down, especially after losing one's balance
To become progressively worse in quality or health
To abstain or refrain from something
To pour from, or as from, a container, especially by accident
To bend or hang downwards limply
(of a business) To go bankrupt
To discharge from a job or position
To unload (a cargo)
To physically bend downward
To fail to execute a skill or maneuver
To give birth to
To ooze, or pass slowly through pores or other small openings
To bring down or cause to descend
To inadvertently drop or leave something or someone behind
To let go off
To descend or deliver something by air, typically by dropping or airlifting with a parachute
To conquer or be victorious over
To erase from one's memory
To give up one's resistance against something
To fall or cause to fall in large or overwhelming quantities like, or as of, rain
To swallow greedily or in large amounts
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To bore, jade, or cause to be weary or restless
To come or fall away from a surface in flakes
To move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
To provide or produce (something promised or expected)
To give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
A small round or pear-shaped portion of a liquid
“That first drop of rain begins a transformation from hunger to abundance.”
A small amount of something, especially a liquid
“This salad just needs a drop of vinaigrette.”
A fall in amount, quality, or rate
“Only a knave or fool would be displeased by the drop in unemployment.”
An abrupt or steep fall or slope
“He found himself on the edge of a steep cliff, with a drop of several hundred feet before him.”
The more favorable condition or position in a contest
“Disguising himself as another minion of Mordo, Dr. Strange gets the drop on his opponent.”
The relegation to a lower level, league or division
“A five-match unbeaten run has given Torquay a fighting chance of beating the drop.”
A small, round sweet or lozenge
“I rummage through my bag, desperately looking for a cough drop to soothe my dry throat.”
Execution by hanging
“A large number of men and women sentenced to the drop had their sentences commuted by the Home Secretary.”
A state of decline or degeneration
A small disc or cylinder of a compressed solid substance, typically a medicine or drug
The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
A sloping surface
A very small or inadequate amount of money
A decorative piece of fabric or curtain hung on the wall of a room or around a bed
A heavy outflow or decrease of something
A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
The state or quality of being gelid
A cloth or backdrop used to conceal or reveal a stage area during a performance or event
A collection of items, typically stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
A steep cliff
A small ornament worn on a necklace or bracelet
The action of confiscating or impounding property by warrant of legal right
Lost or unclaimed person or thing
A hinged door or cover that opens abruptly to allow sudden descent
The act of delivering goods, supplies, or personnel by airlift
The act or state of destroying or being destroyed, especially completely
A shade or variety of a colour
A sum payable as a first installment or pledge on a purchase or contract
A flow of water over the edge of a cliff
A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
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