Drop by Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To visit someone or someplace for a short, informal amount of time, usually without a prior appointment.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used for quick, unplanned visits. Common with homes, friends, or workplaces ('drop by my office'). Less formal than 'visit'. To emphasize quickness, use 'just' (e.g., 'just drop by'). Not typically used for long or formal visits.
Spanish: pasar por - hacer una visita rápidaPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada - passar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): dar uma passada - passar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 顺便来访 - 路过拜访Chinese (Traditional): 順便來訪 - 路過拜訪Hindi: झटपट मिलना - अनौपचारिक मुलाकात करनाArabic: يمرّ على - يزور زيارة سريعةBengali: হুট করে আসা - একবার ঘুরে আসাRussian: зайти - заглянутьJapanese: 立ち寄るVietnamese: ghé quaKorean: 잠깐 들르다Turkish: uğramakUrdu: چکر لگاناIndonesian: singgah - mampir
Example Sentences
I'll drop by your house after work.
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Can you drop by the store and get some milk?
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We decided to drop by Grandma's house for a quick visit.
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If you’re ever in the neighborhood, just drop by anytime.
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I was in the area, so I thought I’d drop by and say hi.
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Feel free to drop by my office if you have any questions.
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