DROP — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
drop
The act of dropping something.
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- They expected the drop would be successful.
A central depository where things can be left or picked up.
A curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery.
A sudden sharp decrease in some quantity.
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- A drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index.
- There was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery.
- A dip in prices.
- When that became known the price of their stock went into free fall.
A free and rapid descent by the force of gravity.
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- It was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height.
A predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property).
A steep high face of rock.
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- He stood on a high cliff overlooking the town.
- A steep drop.
A small quantity (especially of a liquid).
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- One drop of each sample was analyzed.
- Any child with a drop of negro blood was legally a negro.
- There is not a drop of pity in that man.
A shape that is small and round.
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- He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops.
- Beads of sweat on his forehead.
Give birth; used for animals.
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- The cow dropped her calf this morning.
Grow worse.
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- Her condition deteriorated.
- Conditions in the slums degenerated.
- The discussion devolved into a shouting match.
Stop pursuing or acting.
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- Drop a lawsuit.
- Knock it off!
Lower the pitch of (musical notes).
Go down in value.
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- Stock prices dropped.
Change from one level to another.
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- She dropped into army jargon.
Leave undone or leave out.
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- How could I miss that typo?
- The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten.
Utter casually.
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- Drop a hint.
Lose (a game).
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- The Giants dropped 11 of their first 13.
Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow.
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- Strike down a tree.
- Lightning struck down the hikers.
Leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo.
Get rid of.
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- He shed his image as a pushy boss.
- Shed your clothes.
Let or cause to fall in drops.
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- Dribble oil into the mixture.
To fall vertically.
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- The bombs are dropping on enemy targets.
Let fall to the ground.
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- Don't drop the dishes.
Fall or drop to a lower place or level.
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- He sank to his knees.
Pay out.
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- Spend money.
Terminate an association with.
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- Drop him from the Republican ticket.
Stop associating with.
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- They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock.
Hang freely.
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- The ornaments dangled from the tree.
- The light dropped from the ceiling.
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