drop-off

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noun

ˈdräp-ˌȯf 

1

: a very steep or perpendicular descent

2

: a marked dwindling or decline

a drop-off in attendance

3

: the act or an instance of making a usually brief deposit or delivery

drop-off points along the route

drop off

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verb

ˌdräp-ˈȯf 

dropped off; dropping off; drops off

intransitive verb

: to fall asleep

Synonyms

Noun

• abatement
• decline
• decrease
• decrement
• dent
• depletion
• depression
• diminishment
• diminution
• drop
• fall
• falloff
• loss
• reduction
• shrinkage
• step-down

Examples of drop-off in a Sentence

Noun

the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade

Verb

my interest in photography has dropped off over the years

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The good news is that many grocery stores have plastic bag recycling drop-off bins near the front, such as at customer service. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024

This process was not only time-consuming but also introduced delays, which could lead to drop-offs in engagement. —Rob Auld, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Verb

The shuttle can also drop off riders at transportation hubs linking them with other attractions. —Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024

The company expected user growth to drop off when Brazil lifted its ban in October, but in the wake of the election, the growth surge Bluesky is on now feels different, Wang said. —Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1812, in the meaning defined above