Drift in Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɪft/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
DRIFT-in
dɹˈɪft/ /ˈɪn
drIFT-in
Definition
To enter a place slowly, casually, or without a clear purpose, often as if moved by the wind or without much intention.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, usually describes people arriving casually without rush or clear intention. Common in social or relaxed settings. Can refer to people or things (e.g., fog, music). Often contrasts with 'walk in' (purposeful entry).
Spanish: llegar poco a poco - entrar lentamentePortuguese (BR): chegar devagar - entrar lentamentePortuguese (PT): chegar devagar - entrar lentamenteChinese (Simplified): 慢慢进来 - 漫不经心地进来Chinese (Traditional): 慢慢進來 - 漫不經心地進來Hindi: धीरे-धीरे आना - बिना ध्यान दिए आनाArabic: يدخل تدريجيًا - يدخل ببطءBengali: ধীরে ধীরে প্রবেশ করা - আস্তে আস্তে চলে আসাRussian: появляться незаметно - заходить без спешкиJapanese: ふらっと入る - 何気なく入るVietnamese: lững thững bước vào - lặng lẽ vàoKorean: 슬쩍 들어오다 - 아무렇지 않게 들어오다Turkish: yavaşça girmek - dalgınca içeri girmekUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ آنا - بغیر ارادے کے داخل ہوناIndonesian: masuk dengan santai - masuk perlahan-lahan
Example Sentences
People started to drift in before the party began.
basic
The customers drifted in one by one after the shop opened.
basic
A little fog began to drift in from the lake.
basic
Most guests just drift in whenever they feel like it.
natural
He likes to drift in to the office late and leave early.
natural
A few students drifted in during the lecture, trying not to be noticed.
natural