stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by

informal

: to visit someone briefly

Feel free to stop by anytime.

Examples of stop by in a Sentence

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Hanks stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk promote his new film, Here, and Stephen Colbert asked him about it. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024 Each year, kids all around the neighborhood stop by for a chance to meet the president and first lady, collecting candy and fun surprises along the way. —

Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Last year, over 700 Polaris vehicles stopped by to check out this service before heading back to the dunes for more fun. —

Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Travelers can stop by the Denver Zoo Lights, the European-style Christkindlmarket in Civic Center Park and City Hall, which has been lit up for Christmas since the 1920s. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stop by