Drop in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To visit someone unexpectedly or without making an appointment, usually for a short time.
Usage & Nuances
'Drop in' is informal and often used with friends or family. Common collocations: 'drop in on someone,' 'feel free to drop in.' Can be a noun ('a drop-in center'). Implies a short and casual visit, not for business meetings.
Spanish: pasar sin avisar - visitar espontáneamentePortuguese (BR): dar uma passada - visitar sem avisarPortuguese (PT): dar uma passada - visitar sem avisarChinese (Simplified): 顺便来访 - 突然拜访Chinese (Traditional): 順便來訪 - 突然拜訪Hindi: बिना बताए आना - अचानक आनाArabic: زيارة مفاجئة - يزور بدون موعدBengali: অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে দেখা করা - হঠাৎ দেখা করাRussian: зайти (в гости) - заглянутьJapanese: 立ち寄る - 訪ねる（予告なしに）Vietnamese: ghé thăm - ghé chơiKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 갑작스럽게 방문하다Turkish: uğramak - habersiz ziyaret etmekUrdu: اچانک ملنا - بغیر بتائے ملاقات کرناIndonesian: mampir - singgah sebentar
Example Sentences
You can drop in any time you want.
basic
I decided to drop in on my grandparents this afternoon.
basic
Thanks for dropping in today!
basic
Feel free to drop in if you're ever in the neighborhood.
natural
Sometimes friends just drop in without calling first.
natural
We were just about to eat when our neighbors dropped in.
natural